GWC Scholarships and Fellowships - Now Accepting Applications!
GWC is now accepting applications for the Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation and the Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law.
Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation
The Wyss Scholars Program seeks to identify and nurture a new generation of leaders on western land conservation issues by providing financial support to students who are committed to careers focused on western conservation.
Two Wyss Scholars will be selected each year on the basis of leadership potential, commitment to furthering land conservation in the American West, commitment to pursuing a career in nonprofit or public sector conservation, financial need, and academic strength. While experience living or working in the West is preferred, all students interested in western lands and sustainability issues are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: All current 2L JD candidates at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Law School are eligible to apply. Two Law School students will be selected each year for the Wyss Scholars programs.
For complete descriptions and application instructions:
The Wyss Scholars Program for U.S. Lands Conservation
Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law
The Innovations in Water and Energy Law & Policy Fellowship, initiated in 2010 by partners of the law firm of Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison and Woodruff, P.C. in honor David L. Harrison (Law ‘71), is awarded each year to a Colorado Law student on the basis of academic performance, commitment to public service, and interest in the study of water and energy law and policy. To the extent practicable, each Harrison Fellow will focus on a specific project where the partner organization is advancing innovative solutions for sustainable management of water or related energy resources outside the United States.
Harrison Fellows will serve for no less than eight (8) weeks during the summer with a qualifying organization and will be provided a stipend as set forth below. The Fellow will produce a report on the relevant subject matter, where permitted by the host organization, and present the results of their work at a seminar hosted by the GWC.
Eligible Colorado Law students may apply for Harrison Fellowship funding for summer unpaid or underpaid internships (less than $500 per week) with a qualifying organization (a 501c3 or other non-governmental organization), involved in international conservation, water and/or related energy issues. Organizations may not use the availability of the stipend to eliminate or reduce originally offered or attached compensation.
Eligibility: The summer Fellowship will be open to currently enrolled ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Law School students who will continue to be Colorado Law students returning in the fall, including current 1L and 2L students.
For complete descriptions and application instructions:
The Harrison Fellowship in International Water Law
GWC is now accepting applications for both positions through January 16, 2026.
Watch the Information Session Recording: In November, current GWC hosted a lunch and learn regarding these opportunities and invited current scholars and fellows to share their experience in their respective positions with interested students. If you are a current Colorado Law student, you can .Ìý