James B. Warner Water Studies Scholarship 

The James B. Warner Water Studies Scholarship was established by the Rocky Mountain Section AWWA encouraging young professionals to seek higher education in a water-related field. James B. Warner, Chair of the Section (1970-71) served in key leadership roles, including mentoring and encouraging young people.

Scholarship Rules, Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

• The applicant must be a current member (at least a student member) of RMSAWWA. Membership information is available here -  AWWA Membership. Contact the RMSAWWA office for assistance or questions.  
• The applicant must be a student who will be at least a junior in the next fall term, pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
• The fields of study applicable for this scholarship include, but are not limited to: water, water utility management and water resources.
• A personal resume and college transcript must be uploaded via the applicant's online scholarship application form.
• Awarded scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, or fees. 
• The Section Executive Director will administer the funds. 
  

 Check back here in early 2026 for the next available scholarship application.

Past Scholarship Winners

2024 Scholarship Winner

2023 Scholarship Winners

2022 Scholarship Winners

2021 Scholarship Winners

2020 Scholarship Winners

View past winners of the James B. Warner Water Studies Scholarship

View past winners of the James B. Warner Associates Scholarship

2019 James B. Warner
Water Studies Scholarship Winners

Pictured Left to Right: Carmen Velazquez, University of New Mexico,
James B. Warner and Charlie Liu, Colorado School of Mines 

 James B. Warner, AWWA Honorary Member and
Karen Burgi, Past RMSAWWA Chair and Awards Committee Chair
December 2018