Joseph "Joey" Herrin Memorial Scholarship

From a young age, Joey Herrin cultivated a love of nature while hiking, camping, rock climbing and biking in Texas. After high school, he traveled across the country, visiting over 40 national parks and working at farms, parks and outdoor ventures, also attending a semester with NOLS in Patagonia. He landed in Colorado and started college at the age of 28, while working park maintenance at a local park system. His stewardship extended beyond the environment to his friendships, relationships and pets and he was known for his acts of kindness.

Attending CU Boulder was a high point, as he immersed himself in learning as much as he could, both in and out of the classroom. As he enrolled during the pandemic, he was delighted when he finally got to attend in-person and meet his professors. When he first enrolled in college, he told us that he just wanted to make a difference. And so he did. The purpose of this scholarship is to always “make a difference”, for the environment and for students like Joey.

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The Joey Herrin Memorial Scholarship is provided through The Department of Environmental Studies and the University of Colorado Boulder. Recipients of the Joey Herrin Memorial Scholarship are awarded for one-year. This is a one-time scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

*Preference will be given to non-traditional students.

How to Apply

To apply for consideration, you must:

• Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application and the A&S Scholarship Application.
• Complete the “Environmental Studies Undergraduate Scholarship Application":https://colorado.academicworks.com/opportunities/29948 by the deadline.

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.