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.
Application Rules, Eligibility & Selection Criteria
*2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
DONATING TO THE JAMES B. WARNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Following the family's wishes, donations can be made to the non-endowed scholarship fund. Donations should be made out to:
Rocky Mountain Section American Water Works Association
CSU Spur Hydro
4777 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216
2026 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Hugh McCurren, Colorado State University
Hugh is a senior Environmental Engineering student at CSU. His career goal is to work in drinking water treatment and water quality, helping utilities make better treatment decisions and ensuring communities continue to receive safe, high-quality drinking water. His passion for the water industry is evident not only through his coursework and research, but also through his entrepreneurial and technical accomplishments.
One of Hugh’s most notable contributions has been his role as co-founder and project lead of FlocBot, a system designed to provide WTP operators with better feedback on floc formation and chemical dosing performance. His work has earned significant recognition, including first place and People’s Choice honors at the 2026 CSU I4E Startup Showcase, first place at the 2025 CSU I4E Startup Spotlight, and first place in the Mechanical Engineering Department at CSU Engineering Days.
Past Scholarship Winners
James B. Warner Water Studies Scholarship
2025 – Kayla Ketterling, University of Wyoming
2025 – Jaimie Ritchie, University of New Mexico
2024 – Emma Wilder, University of Colorado
2023 – Aron Griffin, Colorado School of Mines
2023 – Breanna Hayes, Colorado School of Mines
2022 – Ayush Shahi, University of Colorado-Boulder
2022 – Christophe Wakamya, Colorado State University
2021 – Anthony Pimentel, University of Colorado-Boulder
2021 – Mirmehdi Seyyedi, University of Wyoming
James B. Warner Associates Scholarship
2021 – Henry Asare, Emily Griffith Technical College
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