# of Recipients:
3
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.