Research Your Options
Students interested in applying for scholarships should do as much research as possible on their own while seeking out scholarship resources. There are some search engines on the Internet such as FastWeb.com where you can register to receive scholarship information via your email account.
Local-National Scholarship Resources
Partial Listing of Construction-Specific Scholarships
Some construction-specific scholarship information is provided below but it is by no means a complete list.
It is recommended that you perform a web search for additional construction associations that may offer scholarships not listed below.
Kimmel Foundation Scholarships Via the Department of Construction Management
Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships
from the Kimmel Endowment
Contact: Dr. Bradford Sims
Web: http://www.kimmel.com/kimmelschool/kimmelfoundations.cfm
Telephone: 828-227-2201
Scholarship Offer: Usually about $5000 but http://www.kimmel.com/kimmelschool/kimmelfoundations.cfm contains the latest infomation. Deadline April.
Construct My Future
Contact: Nicole Hallada
Web: ConstructMyFuture.com
Email: nhallada@aem.org
Phone: 866-AEM-0442
Scholarship Offer: ConstructMyFuture scholarship for high school seniors planning on attending post-secondary programs in any construction industry related field.
Associated Builders & Contractors
Contact: Fred Day
Web: abc.org
Phone: 703-812-2000
Scholarship Offer: ABC Construct Education Foundation Scholarships for undergraduate enrolled in two- or four-year construction-related program. Student must successfully complete at least one year. A minimum overall GPA of 3.00. Scholarships range between $1,000-$2,000. Deadline: application must be postmarked by June 1 to be considered.
The National Housing Endowment
Web: http://nationalhousingendowment.com/Scholarships.htm
Email: nhe@nahb.com
Scholarship Offer: The National Housing Endowment administers three scholarship programs for students at the graduate and undergraduate level studying residential construction and related fields.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Contact: Belinda Holland
Web: nawic.org
Phone: 817-877-5551
Scholarship Offer: NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) for undergraduates (there are two scholarships available: Undergraduate Scholarship and the Construction Crafts Scholarship) enrolled in two- or four-year construction related program. Student must successful complete at least one year. A minimum overall GPA of 3.00. Scholarships range between $500-$2,000. Deadline: application must be postmarked February 1 to be considered.
The Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF)
Contact: John Nagohosian - educator coordinator
Web: fpef.org
Phone: 248-737-2941
Scholarship Offer: Fluid Power Educational Foundation Scholarships (a limited ongoing scholarship to a key school) for undergraduate or graduate enrolled in two-, four-year, graduate engineering, or technology related program. A minimum 'C' grade average in power fluid courses. Graduate from high school with a 3.0 overall average. Deadline must be postmarked June 1 to be considered. Other scholarships with no key school are FPDA and the Ursem Memorial Fund (some specific requirements).
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
Contact: Carolyn Wilson or Mary Ann Grove
Web: hotmix.org
Phone: 301-731-4748
Scholarship Offer: National Asphalt Pavement Association Research and Education Scholarship (NAPAREF) (renewable up to two years) for undergraduate enrolled in two- or four-year accredited college/institution in civil engineering, construction management, or construction engineering related program. Scholarship ranges between $1,000-$2,700.
National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)
Contact: Pamela Wagner
Web: nuca.com
Phone: 703-358-9300
Scholarship Offer: Each year the NUCA Scholarship Fund awards two four-year scholarships, one two-year scholarship, and a one-time $2,500 award to rising seniors who are pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants of NUCA members or their company's employees. NUCA funds the scholarships through its annual golf tournament and individual donations.
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)
Web: http://www.nssga.org/careerscholarships/scholarships.cfm
Phone: 800-342-1415
Scholarship Offer: NSSGA Scholarship Program provides 13 scholarships including 10 $2,500 scholarships to college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the aggregates industry.
AACE International
Contact Person: Charla Miller
Web: aacei.org/education/scholarship.shtml
Scholarship Offer: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time students who have achieved at least second-year academic standing in a program related to cost engineering/cost management. Applicants in their final undergraduate year must have been accepted to attend a full-time graduate program in the next academic year to qualify for a scholarship. AACE International scholarships are awarded for use in the fall term of the next academic year. Scholarships are available in amounts ranging from $750 to $3,000.
The Kimmel & Associates Grant for Students in Construction
Contact: Cliff Green
Web: http://www.kimmel.com/construction/construction_scholarship.cfm
Phone: 828-251-9900
Scholarship Offer: The Kimmel and Associates Grant for Students in Construction provides $1,000.00 for up to 100 students annually. As this is a grant and does not work through the auspices of any particular universities or colleges, Kimmel and Associates accepts and reviews all applications and awards all prizes without prejudice toward any institution. We seek to award the Kimmel and Associates Grant for Students in Construction to those whose current course of studies, intended course of studies, and past and current affiliation with construction companies indicate a dedication to the construction industry
Associated General Contractors of America
Contact: AGC
Web: Associated General Contractors of America
Phone: 703-548-3118
Scholarship Offer: College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four- or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering program are eligible to apply. High school seniors and college freshmen are not eligible. Our renewable scholarships are worth $2,000 per year for each year of undergraduate study, up to a maximum of $6,000. Over 100 new scholarships are awarded each year. Best of all, there is no application fee. All scholarship applications must to be postmarked by November 1 to be considered
Centex Homes – “Build Your Future”
Contact: AGC
Web: http://www.centexcareers.com/studentscholarships.html
Scholarship Offer: Must pick up an application from the Western Carolina University Construction Management Program. This scholarship provides $2,500 in cash, a paid internship with Centex Homes (location varies), and a subsidized trip to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Convention.
Construction Professionals Network
Contact: Foundation Place
Web: http://www.cfgg.org/receive/scholarship_overview.php#Construction_Professionals_Network_Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is pleased to provide you with applications for the Construction Professionals Network Scholarship. Please take a moment to review the Scholarship Review Information. You also can download the documents from our website: http://www.cfgg.org/. The scholarships will be found under the “Grants and Scholarship” section in the lefthand side menu bar. On that page, click on “Listing of Scholarships” and go to the Construction Professionals Network Scholarship. They are listed alphabetically.
Graduate CM Scholarship from Associated General Contractors
Contact: AGC at (703) 837-5342 or agcf@agc.org
Web: http://www2.agc.org/graduatescholarship/
Scholarship Offer: Must be enrolled in a master's program in construction management. Application due Nov. 1. Scholarships are worth $7500.