Our Intern Scholarships Can Help Shape Careers

Since 1996, AHS has sponsored an intern scholarship program for Arizona college / university students interested in pursuing careers in water. These scholarships provide a stipend of $4,000 and the opportunity to gain at least 200 hours of hands-on experience. To learn more, visit the chapter-specific pages:

Phoenix: Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship
Tucson: Leonard Halpenny Intern Scholarship
Flagstaff: Charles Avery Intern Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I be doing? As an intern scholar, you’ll have a unique learning opportunity to gain experience in multiple hydrological environments. This experience will be typical of an entry-level, hydrology-related position, and it may include sampling and other types of field work and data analysis.

Who can apply? Students from any Arizona university or college who are enrolled in a hydrology-related field can apply. Because you must coordinate with numerous entities, we are looking for focused, responsible individuals with good communication skills and disciplined, highly organized work habits.

What types of organizations have participated in the past? Participating companies and agencies include ADEQ, ADWR, Tucson Water, the USGS, Montgomery & Associates, Brown and Caldwell, Clear Creek Associates, the USFS, the Glen Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, the City of Flagstaff, Four Corners Environmental, and the Phelps Dodge Corporation.

What happens after I complete the program? You’ll need to submit an article summarizing you learning experience for publication in the AHS newsletter. You’ll also be invited to receive the award at a chapter meeting and at our annual symposium.

Info for Interested Employers

Employers who are interested in participating should read the information about the chapter-specific programs. The intern scholar will participate with at least three organizations (at least 40 hours at each) and have the opportunity to obtain HAZWOPER training.

This is an excellent opportunity to try out a potential employee. Participating organizations reserve the right to have the scholarship recipient sign a liability and confidentiality waiver. If you have further questions, contact one of the following coordinators:

Funding for the intern scholarships comes from the AHS Foundation.