In 2023, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of a dear friend, coworker and mentor, Kris Purrier. In honor of her invaluable contributions and lasting legacy, HWA is pleased to offer the HWA Geosciences - Kris Purrier Memorial Scholarship through the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore. 

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Kris Purrier joined the HWA team in 2015 as an accomplished leader from the high-tech industries. She was skilled in digital transformation and operations, consulting, analytics, advertising, revenue growth, product and program development, and developing partnerships. Kris brought a wealth of knowledge and a clear sense of purpose to her role within HWA. She understood others, built relationships, and developed strategic goals that motivated the teams she led to meet and even exceed their own expectations. Beyond her professional achievements, Kris was a kind and compassionate person. She had an innate ability to uplift those around her. Her contagious positivity, vibrant presence and enthusiasm created an environment that fostered growth, inclusion, and collaboration. Kris was also a devoted mother, a role she cherished above any other. She volunteered time to school organizations such as PTA, as she believed in building community through education.

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This scholarship is for high school students with demonstrated financial need, who are enrolling in an accredited BS or MS degree program in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. 

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Criteria​

• Has GPA of 3.0 or greater

• Financial need a primary consideration

• Must provide a description of career plan

• In-state school preferred, but not required

• Will attend a private or public four-year college

• Priority given First Generation candidate to attend college

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Requirements

• Finalists will be interviewed by representatives of HWA 

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Value: $4000

# Awarded: 1

Field(s) of Study: STEM

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For full details and to apply, visit 

HWA GeoSciences Kris Purrier Memorial Scholarship – Scholarship Foundation of Northshore