Diane Hoppe Water Memorial Scholarship (UA)

The Diane Hoppe Water Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to Colorado High School students planning to attend a public institution of higher education in Colorado who are interested in western water issues.

Eligibility

• Pursuing higher education in Colorado
• Graduating high school seniors or freshmen at an institution of higher education
• Interested in the topic of Western water

Students identified as emancipated and/or foster care youth are highly encouraged to apply!

Selection criteria

• Commitment to the field/passion for the work
• Vision for the future
• Reference(s)
• Scholastic potential
• Preference is given to:
  • Students interested in pursuing a career in water or water-related fields (e.g. agriculture)
  • Students demonstrating leadership in Western water issues or water-related issues (e.g. agriculture)

Award details

• Scholarship Range: $2,000
• Typical Number of Awards: 1
• This scholarship is a one-time award
• Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition, fees, books, room and board, and any additional cost of attendance expenses.
• All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s post-secondary institution. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s post-secondary institution
• Award must be used for the upcoming academic year

How to apply 

1. Read through the eligibility above to confirm you meet the requirements for this scholarship opportunity  
2. Log into the TDF Scholarship Manager and apply for Universal Scholarship 2026
3. Prepare and submit the following items:  
   1. List of all extracurricular activities, community volunteering opportunities, and paid/unpaid work experience you have had (especially any activities involving Western water issues or water-related issues)
   2. Transcript  
   3. One letter of recommendation from an academic or community perspective
   4. Response to the following prompt(s):  
      1. What would you like to study after high school OR are currently studying at a college-level? What inspired your interest in this area? What do you hope to achieve with a degree in this field? Be sure to address each prompt in your response. (5,000 characters or approximately 800 words)
      2. In what way(s) has water, or water-related issues, played a part in your life? How has that influenced your desire to pursue a water-related education? (5,000 characters or approximately 800 words)