Arizona-Mexico Transboundary Scholarship

The Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) is pleased to announce a new academic scholarship in addition to their existing three academic scholarships awarded annually.  The new scholarship is targeted for any undergraduate or graduate student in an Arizona university or college who is pursuing study focused on a hydrology or water resources management topic in the context of Arizona-Mexico transboundary issues.  The research must demonstrates active engagement with professors, researchers, water managers and/or other students based in both Arizona and Mexico.  Binational engagement is an essential component of this scholarship program for Arizona-Mexico transboundary hydrological and water management matters.

The AHS is offering the scholarship on a competitive basis.  Recipients will be selected by an Expert Review Panel (Panel) comprised of individuals with relevant knowledge of, and experience in, transboundary Arizona-Mexico water quantity and water quality issues.  The scholarship will be $2000 for the 2025-2026 academic year to be awarded at the fall AHS Annual Symposium.

NOTE: The 2025 awards will be presented at the annual AHS Symposium Friday luncheon to be held on October 3, 2025 at the Wekopa Golf Resort in Fort McDowell, AZ (near Scottsdale).

Application deadline for the 2025–2026 academic year: August 29, 2025

Download an Application

To Apply

To apply, email the following materials to [email protected]:

  • Your completed application form (Fillable PDF form. Save it to your computer before filling it out).
  • An application letter that describes your current research interests / career goals in Arizona-Mexico transboundary hydrology or water resources issues and a statement of your financial need.  Please note any additional scholarships, internships, student aid, or financial awards that you will be receiving for the academic year.
  • Your resume, which should describe your background in Arizona-Mexico hydrology and water-resources-related activities.
  • Unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate, if applicable; you’ll need to provide official transcripts if you receive the award).
  • At least one academic letter of support.

Selection Criteria

  • GPA, based on at least four full semesters of course work
  • Recommendation letter(s)
  • Application letter
  • Background in hydrology and water-resources-related activities
  • Degree of financial need

Note that incomplete applications will not be considered.