Scholarship Program
The 2026 Scholarship application period is now CLOSED. Check Back in Spring 2027!
Scholarship Program Information
The scholarship awards are intended to provide recognition and a financial award for qualified undergraduate and graduate students to encourage careers related to air pollution and/or waste management.
Awards
Up to four students will each be awarded between $2,000 - $4,000. Final scholarship awards and amounts will be determined by an independent review panel using a merit-based system. A 1-year student A&WMA membership will be reimbursed per awardee who joins A&WMA.
Award winners will be requested to participate as student liaisons with the Rocky Mountain States Section of the Air and Waste Management Association (RMSS-AWMA). Activities may include lunch meeting speaker, planning committee for regional air quality conference, or in another capacity.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled full-time for the academic year as undergraduate juniors, seniors, or graduate students at a college or university in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, or Wyoming. Previous award winners may reapply to win scholarships for a maximum of two years.
About the Air and Waste Management Association
The Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.
Support
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