Category: Scholarships

Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program Railroad Scholarships

These scholarships are proudly sponsored by the CN Endowment Fund and by generous donations from our other industry supporters and friends. This year’s program will feature a dedicated scholarship for at least one Michigan Tech freshman student interested in pursuing a career with the rail industry. They will also continue to fund at least two scholarships for other Michigan Tech students with interests in the railroad industry.

Amount of Award: Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $1,000.

Eligibility: Applicants for the Railroad Scholarships must be an undergraduate student at Michigan Tech University in good standing and interested in the railroad industry. Open to all
disciplines.

Application Process: To apply for CN Railroad scholarships the materials listed below must be
submitted to David Nelson, 301D Dillman Hall, Michigan Tech University, phone: (906) 487-2568 by Friday, December 18th, 2020 by email: dannelso@mtu.edu Please also visit https://goo.gl/e7dcPY for more information.

Application package must include:

  • the attached application form
  • a copy of your transcript

Successful applicants will be informed of awards by the early part of the spring 2021 semester.

ITE Michigan Section Scholarship

ITE Michigan Section Scholarship Applications – 2020

The Michigan Section of ITE is offering four $3,000 scholarships for its 28th Annual Scholarship Program. These scholarships are for both graduate and undergraduate students.

Things to do

•        Complete the attached one-page application form

•        Prepare a one-page double spaced on My Future in Transportation

•        A short biography (150 words or less) and photo

•        One-page resume

•        Submit the form, paper, a short bio with photo, and a resume to Dr. Kuilin Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu) by November 13, 2020 – he will review the application, complete a Professor/Advisor form, and send your package to ITE Michigan by November 20, 2020.

Note: Applicant must be a student member in ITE International and the Michigan Section.

To become an ITE International Student Member, complete an application on-line (ITE Web site: www.ite.org).

 To become an ITE Michigan Section student member, complete an application on-line (http://itemichigan.org/).

MCC Scholarships

Minnesota Concrete Council (MCC) is committed to encouraging students to pursue careers in concrete-related fields and to enhance the level of professionalism and industry engagement of our Minnesota students.  MCC is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for our Engineering Scholarship and our Construction Management Scholarship. The scholarships can range in value from $1,000 to $4,000. (MCC reserves the right to adjust the number and monetary value of its scholarships.) In addition to the cash scholarship prize, MCC will provide a complimentary one- year MCC student membership and complimentary registrations for all MCC continuing education opportunities for one year to the scholarship winner(s).

Scholarship Criteria
Student’s home address must be in Minnesota OR student must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary Minnesota school (College or University).

Student must be pursuing an education in technical/professional fields associated with the cast-in-place concrete industry (Engineering or Construction Management).

Student must have an interest in concrete materials and/or concrete construction.

Submission Process and Timeline
Applications can be downloaded from the MCC website.

Completed applications and essay must be received by December 4, 2020.

Selected applicants will be interviewed in person or by web connection by January 22, 2021.

Contact Margaret Mills for more information at margaret@mnconcretecouncil.com.

Scholarship: AGC Education and Research Foundation

Deadline: November 01 2020 at 11:59 PM EST (Midnight)

DESCRIPTION

The scholarships for undergraduates are $2,500 per year ($1,250 if you have half a semester) and can be renewed for up to three years. Graduate awards are $3,750 annually up to a maximum of $7,500.

The application will open July 1, 2020 and must be submitted by midnight EST on November 1, 2020. This scholarship is for the 2021-2022 academic year that begins fall 2021. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be notified in February 2021. The next step is an interview with a contractor in your area. Following the interview, scholarship recipients will be selected and announced in March 2021. Students will receive their awards in the fall of 2021.

There are two very important things to remember:
1.) You must meet the criteria to apply as an Undergraduate or Graduate.
2.) Make sure that your recommenders (one teacher and one employer) know that you are requesting their recommendation. Your application is not considered submitted until all sections are complete and you hit the ‘Submit’ button at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been submitted.

Scholarship: OHM Diversity Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Woman or minority as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Program (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Multi-racial)
  • Open to high school seniors through college juniors
  • Must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a STEM Program or other related field of practice at OHM Advisors the following academic year
  • Cumulative average grade of a B (3.0 GPA) at the time of application is beneficial but not mandatory

Scholarship Award

  • $1,000 educational scholarship
  • Number of scholarships awarded varies based on the number of applicants 
  • Special consideration is given to applicants living near an OHM Advisors office location
  • Previous winners may reapply!
  • DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30

https://www.ohm-advisors.com/ohm-advisors-diversity-scholarship

Scholarship: AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

Each year the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. The application opened July 1, 2020 and closes November 1, 2020.  

Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry.  

Students can click here to apply.  

ELIGIBILITY

  • High school seniors are not eligible. Applicant MUST be a rising college sophomore, junior in a four-year program or rising senior in a five-year program at the time the scholarship is awarded in the fall of 2021. Junior and senior level applicants MUST have one full academic year of coursework remaining at the time of application deadline in the fall of 2020 term (i.e. earliest graduation date of December 2021). Second-year students at a two-year school who are planning to transfer to a four-year program for the Fall 2021 term are also eligible to apply.
  • Applicant MUST desire a career in the construction industry.
  • Applicant MUST be a full-time student.
  • Applicant MUST be enrolled or intend to enroll in either an ABET or an ACCE accredited (or candidate status) program.
  • Applicant MUST pursue a B.S. degree in construction or construction-related engineering. A dual degree with construction or construction-related engineering as one part is acceptable.
  • Applicant MUST be a U. S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a “permanent resident” card).

If you have any questions please contact Courtney D. Bishop, Associate Director, AGC Education and Research Foundation, Courtney.Bishop@agc.org 

P.S. Don’t forget to check out our other programs.

Outstanding Educator

James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition

Scholarship: AGC Educational Endowment Fund

AGC Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The AGC of Michigan Educational Endowment Scholarship program has been providing undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing construction management or civil engineering degree at accredited Michigan universities since 1984.

•        Need money for school?
•        Sophomore or Junior in college?
•        Attend a Michigan university?
•        Major in Construction Management of Civil Engineering?

You can earn $3,500 or more toward tuition and books, for a small investment of your time. 
​The employer evaluation sheet can be found here.  For more information please contact Viki Gotts.

As long as you are applying…
The AGC Education and Research Foundation also provides scholarships. Click here to learn more.

Scholarship: WI Asphalt Pavement Association

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association is pleased to announce that it will award at least two students scholarships again in 2020. We are currently accepting applications. Deadline to apply is Thursday, November 5th.


One Engineering Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.- The award is open to undergraduate students studying civil engineering or construction engineering enrolled at an accredited Wisconsin university or Michigan Technological University as of fall 2020.- Preference will be given to those applicants who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry (with an interest in asphalt pavements).- Special consideration will be given to Wisconsin residents with sophomore or junior status as of the 2020-2021 academic year.


One Engineering Technical Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.- The award is open to engineering technology students enrolled at a Wisconsin technical college as of fall 2020.- Preference will be given to those applications who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry (with an interest in asphalt pavements).


The criteria for application is similar to previous years and we offer an easy-to-use online application form. Please share with anyone interested in applying. For more information please visit:
http://www.wispave.org/wapa-scholarships

or
http://www.wispave.org/2020-wapa-scholarship-application

Thank you for your consideration and, as always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there’s any way we may be of service.

Brandon Strand, Executive DirectorWisconsin Asphalt Pavement Associationstrand@wispave.org (608) 609-8024

Alec Fisher Scholarship

The Alec Fisher Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Alec Fisher, a Michigan Technological University student who had majored in both Environmental Engineering and Management Information Systems, while also minoring in Psychology. In what his family shared as “classic Alec style”, he hadn’t yet told his parents Gregg and Sharon of the switch in his major field of study. Alec’s brother Tony and girlfriend Carolyn shared the information while memorial services were being arranged. Known for being “strong-willed and independent” he also demonstrated great care and love for his family in addition to “the environment and anything in it.” An advocate for the environment and animals, Alec encouraged recycling and reuse; volunteered at the Copper Country Humane Society; and worked with the Animal Care Facility at Michigan Tech. With his girlfriend Carolyn Parker of five years, he adopted Echo, a rescue dog. Alec also had an artistic side, and while working at the Portage Lake Golf Course would take photographs of sunrises and foggy landscapes. He enjoyed the outdoors, and could often be found playing disc golf, spending time on the water, and walking dogs through his volunteer work with the Humane Society.

Alec was raised in Portage Township and was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 2016, where he was a member of the HCH district champion Cross Country Team.  Alec was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton and Blue Key National Honor Society at Michigan Tech.

Scholarship Requirements

  • Must be a current student, Junior status or above
  • Must be enrolled in Environmental Engineering or MIS
  • GPA of 3.2 or better
  • Preference is given to individuals from the Upper Peninsula
  • Financial need is strongly considered

https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/alec-fisher-scholarship

Application Process NOW OPEN for the MSES Annual Scholarship Program

MSES is proud to announce the opening of its Annual Scholarship Program available to undergraduate students pursuing a major/career in any Minnesota transportation infrastructure related field.  Financial awards for all winners will be applied to the 2020-2021 academic year. 

MSES Scholarship Program guidelines, qualifications, and timeline are available on mses.org here.

New this year, all applications must be submitted through the available online form at mses.org here by Monday, February 3, 2020.  

Schools are no longer required to collect applications or transcripts from students.  We appreciate your continued assistance in advertising this opportunity to your students and helping to coordinate dates/locations for on-campus interviews if applicable.

Scholarship awards are based on a two-round determination process – written application and interview.  

All written applications will be scored by MSES Scholarship Committee volunteers and top scoring applicants will be notified between February 17 – 21, 2020 to schedule an on-campus or online/phone interview between March 2 – 20, 2020

On-campus interviews will be held at the following schools as long as there are 5 qualified applicants per school:  University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota State University – Mankato, North Dakota State University, St. Cloud State University, University of St. Thomas.  If the schools listed do not have 5 qualified applicants, online/phone interviews will be scheduled instead.  Qualified students from other schools not listed will be asked to participate in an online/phone interview.

Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded based on the cumulative score of the submitted application and interview.  

All MSES scholarship winners will be announced by April 13, 2020. 

Questions regarding scholarship guidelines, qualifications, timeline, submission process, and interviews may be directed to MSES Executive Director, Jennifer Dzioba at info@mses.org.