Each year the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers awards up to five scholarships of at least $2,000. These scholarships are a one-year grant for direct educational expenses. Students may re-apply in subsequent years. |
Please share the following scholarship opportunities with undergraduate students pursuing an education in a field of study that will open opportunities to work in the crushed stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral mining industry in Illinois or a career teaching Earth Science or Geology. More information, including scholarship requirements and an online application, can be found at https://www.iaap-aggregates.org/education-foundation-scholarship.html.
Education Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to):
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Geological Engineering
- Mineral Science
- Mining Engineering
Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology to students or the general public. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education. Possible areas of study may include Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or Natural History Museum Programs.
Learn more about careers in the industry by visiting letsrockillinois.com |
Feel free to reach out to the IAAP office if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jodi Crowe, Office Manager
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers
1115 S. 2nd Street | Springfield, IL 62704
217.241.1639 Office | 217.241.1641 Fax