To support deserving students from universities, colleges, or community colleges having curricula in a scientific discipline directly related to and leading toward a profession in reclamation related work.
Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least sophomore year of curriculum in a science discipline directly relating to and leading to a profession in reclamation, and have an adequate grade point of average, carry the curriculum-required hours and participated in other curricular activities; Previous award winners at a specific level are eligible to apply for the award at a different level, as long as the applicant: I) can verify a significant change of topic (either by attending a different institution, changing majors, or explicitly explaining a significant change in academic interests), and ii) is not applying in the year immediately following the year in which they received an award.
Recipients will be selected based on extracurricular activities; participation; and leadership. Preference will be given to students from schools having an ASMR student chapter.