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We're funding the next generation
of female leaders in the water industry.
The Women in Water Scholarship Fund encourages young women to pursue fulfilling careers developing, managing and conserving water. This annual scholarship has been increased to $7,500 annually by the WIW Board of Directors. It is awarded to a woman pursuing an undergraduate degree in preparation for a career in any element of water resources, including water law, communications, community and government relations, or engineering.
Women In Water Proudly awards sixth scholarship
The Women in Water Scholarship Fund board of directors is proud to announce our sixth scholarship winner for the 2024-2025 academic year. Leah Rose Mickleson is beginning her senior year at Oregon State University this fall.
“I am truly honored to be selected. It is incredibly motivating to know that my academic pursuits and future goals are supported by such an inspiring community of women leaders,” she said. “I am eager to excel in my studies and contribute meaningfully to my community in Canon City, Colorado. This scholarship provides immense support and I am deeply grateful for your investment in my future and empowering women in water leadership.”
See Leah's Essay essay here
The academic year 2025-26 application process will open in April of 2025.
We care about women in water because we are women in water.
ABOVE: (left to right) WIW President Christine Arbogast, Upper Colorado River Commissioner Becky Mitchell and Commissioner of Reclamation Camille Touton celebrate the groundbreaking of the Arkansas Valley Conduit in Pueblo, Colorado.The number of women in leaderships roles in Western water has grown immensely as opportunities to make a real difference in our unique, semi-arid region are on the rise.
ABOVE: Three women lead water for the State of Colorado. Attending the Colorado Water Congress summer meeting were (left to right) Kelly Romero-Heaney, deputy director for water at the Department of Natural Resources and water lead in Governor Polis' office; Upper Colorado River Commissioner Becky Mitchell; and Lauren Ris, newly appointed executive director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board.The photos on this page are just a few which showcase the breadth of talent that is coming to the challenging world of water sustainability and resilience. The WIW scholarship fund strives to continue the range of possibilities to make a tangible difference in our Western communities, large and small.
If you would like to help us sustain this scholarship fund, please consider a one-time donation, a monthly or annual contribution, or a legacy contribution. Your participation will be greatly appreciated, and your contributions are 100 percent tax deductible as provided by law.
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