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Scholarships in Colorado - Engineering & Floodplain Awards
Scholarships in Colorado
Colorado funds specialized aid through professional associations and university partnerships, especially in water resources, floodplain management, and civil engineering. Many awards require enrollment at a Colorado campus and coursework tied to stormwater or watershed careers. The guides below list residency rules, award sizes, and how to apply through official association sites.
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship 2027
The Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports full-time undergraduates in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, or related fields at Colorado State University or any University of Colorado campus. You need a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 completed college credit hours. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; listings show about $1,000 to $6,000.
CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - $5,000 CO
The CASFM Undergraduate Scholarship awards $5,000 for the 2026-27 academic year to one Colorado college student studying civil engineering or a closely related field such as hydrology, stormwater management, or floodplain management. You must be a sophomore, junior, or senior registered for at least 10 credit hours per semester at a Colorado college or university. CASFM (Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers) short-lists three applicants, holds interviews in mid-November, and pays the winner by check. The package includes optional registration and three nights of lodging at the 2027 CASFM Conference if you accept the award at the annual lunch. Complete applications are due 2 November 2026.