Educational Grants and Opportunities

RMWEA offers support to operators and students pursuing a professional career in the water quality field by awarding educational grants on an annual basis that may be used at the educational institution of their choice for training in water environment related fields.

The awards are based on academic performance and demonstrated interest in environmental protection. The aim of the grants is to encourage and provide incentive for capable and motivated individuals to pursue or continue their studies in the advancement of water environment protection and to enhance and promote the quality of their performance as environmental professionals.

Each RMWEA grant is $2500 and is awarded yearly*. Award recipients also receive a complimentary RMWEA membership and are invited to attend the Annual Rocky Mountain Water Conference. 

*Amount of and number of Martin and Campman awards to be determined by RMWEA on a yearly basis.


Bill Martin Educational Grant

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The Bill Martin Educational Grant Fund, established in September 2002, honors and memorializes Bill Martin who served a distinguished career in the water environment profession and who passed away on August 7, 2002. This fund was created to encourage graduating high school students who wish to pursue higher education in the water environment field by providing an educational grant to their selected college or university.

To qualify:

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school student, enrolling in a 2- or 4-year college or university for study related to the water environment profession.
  • Applicant must be from Colorado, Wyoming, or New Mexico and in good academic standing.
  • Selected applicant(s) must show proof of enrollment in the environment-related program at their college or university for fall 2025 to receive grant. Grants are paid directly to the student's account at their school.

Submittals are due by June 16, 2025.

Tony Campman Educational Grant

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The Tony Campman Educational Grant, established in 2006, honors and memorializes Tony Campman, who served a distinguished career in the water environment profession. This fund was created to encourage students who are currently pursuing higher education in the water environment field by providing an educational grant to their selected college or university.

To qualify:

  • Applicant must be either:
    • An existing university/college student from Colorado, New Mexico, or Wyoming is currently attending a 2- or 4-year university or college.
    • A resident of the above-mentioned states who is an existing student pursuing studies toward a Master's or Ph.D. in the water environment profession (e.g., biology, environmental science, engineering with a strong emphasis on water/wastewater treatment, water pollution control, or environmental protection).
  • Applicant must be officially enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college or university for fall 2025. Grants are paid directly to the student's account at their school.

Submittals are due by June 16, 2025

Other Grant and Scholarship Opportunities


Donations

Donations are appreciated, checks can be made payable to RMWEA with “Educational Grant Donation” in the memo line and can be sent to:

RMWEA Treasurer C/O:
Redpoint Resource
1566 Saint Paul Street
Denver, CO 80206