Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology (from Greek: ὕδωρ, "hýdōr" meaning "water"; and λόγος, "lógos" meaning "study") is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and other planets, including the water cycle, water resources and environmental watershed sustainability. A practitioner of hydrology is a hydrologist, working within the fields of earth or environmental science, physical geography, geology or civil and environmental engineering. Using various analytical methods and scientific techniques, they collect and analyze data to help solve water related problems such as environmental preservation, natural disasters, and water management.
Hydrology subdivides into surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology (hydrogeology), and marine hydrology. Domains of hydrology include hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage-basin management and water quality, where water plays the central role.
Oceanography and meteorology are not included because water is only one of many important aspects within those fields.
Hydrological research can inform environmental engineering, policy and planning.
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Matching Water Resources Engineering Colleges
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University at Buffalo
Four or more years; Public; $24,990 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
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University of Nevada-Reno
Four or more years; Public; $24,013 average out-state tuition; $7,923 average in-state tuition |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Four or more years; Public; $32,096 average out-state tuition; $13,532 average in-state tuition |
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Villanova University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,290 average out-state tuition; $58,290 average in-state tuition |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $23,942 average out-state tuition; $6,605 average in-state tuition |
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Gateway Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,345 average out-state tuition; $4,230 average in-state tuition |
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University of Southern California
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Water Resources Engineering Majors
NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF)American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) |
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award Up to $78,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF) is available to students who hold an earned doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution. You must have earned relevant doctoral degree within 7 years of their application to the I-PERF research opportunity, and be a... View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Entegris Foundation Engineering ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs |
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award $25,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Entegris Foundation Engineering Scholarship is available to sophomore-level undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs who are majoring in Engineering. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need. View Scholarship Details |
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WEF Canham Graduate Studies ScholarshipWater Environment Federation |
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award $25,000 |
deadline March 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship is available to graduate students in the water environment field. You must be a member of the Water Environment Federation to be eligible for this award. A 750 - to 1000 - word essay is also required. View Scholarship Details |
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Fellows ScholarshipRev. Jesse Jackson Fellows Scholarship |
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award $25,000 |
deadline May 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Fellows Scholarship is available to rising sophomore who have completed a full freshman year at a four-year educational institution. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM or a business-related field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service and/or leadership activities. In order to be considered for... View Scholarship Details |
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Engineering Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Engineering Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Greenville University who are majoring in engineering. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and minimum ACT score of 29 to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. View Scholarship Details |
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Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity AwardPurdue University, College of Engineering |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Eugene Carter Foundation Opportunity Award is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who are participants in either Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program or Purdue's section of the Society of Women Engineers and also are participating in Latinos in Science and Engineering and/or the Society of Hispanic... View Scholarship Details |
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Science Post Graduate Scholarship FundNative Forward Scholars Fund |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline June 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled members or descendants of members of federally and state recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Native groups. You must demonstrate financial need and be pursuing a degree in a STEM field to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAIDUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $20,000 |
deadline May 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within... View Scholarship Details |
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Astronaut Scholarship in Science and TechnologyAstronaut Scholarship Foundation |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology is open to students majoring in engineering, natural science, applied science, or mathematics. You must attend one of the participating educational institutions to be considered for this award. U.S. citizenship is also a requirement. You must be nominated by faculty or staff in your... View Scholarship Details |
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Water Resources Engineering Related Majors
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Computer Hardware Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
