2024-25 John Fetcher Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District Scholarship Application

The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District announces the availability of up to two $5,000 John Fetcher Scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students at any public university within the state of Colorado. Preference will be given to juniors, seniors, or master’s candidates (with at least one year of studies remaining) with one or more of the following attributes: are residents or former residents of Northwest Colorado, desire a career related to water resources, and have shown academic interest in the Yampa River or Colorado River Basin. All majors are eligible.

Qualifications: The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in a water-related major at a public university within the state of Colorado, financial need may be considered, and preference is given to students from Northwest Colorado. The scholarship provides $2,500 support for the 2024 Fall term and $2,500 for the 2025 Spring term.