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External Construction Management Scholarships

The following is a listing of scholarships that are available for construction management students and the application/contact information is listed as well.

AGC Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships: 

College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four year ACCE-accredited construction management program are eligible to apply. Renewable scholarships are worth $2,500 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. Find the AGC Foundation Scholarship Application online and submit it before the November 1 deadline.

Centex Homes/National Housing Endowment Scholarship: 

Awards up to $2,500 are available. They are awarded annually to full-time students with preference given to applicants who demonstrate their interest in residential construction. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Application information will be announced by the Construction Management faculty  annually when available.

Centex Homes Build Your Future Scholarships: 

Award $2,500 plus an internship with Centex Homes. Must be a full-time student in a 4-year housing related programs such as construction management. Application information will be announced by the Construction Management faculty  annually when available. 

Illinois Protective Official Conference Scholarship: 

Amount varies up to $500. Applicant must be scholastically responsible with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Preference given to students interested in a career in building code administration. Application deadline July 1. Contact Troy Sondgeroth at the Town of Normal.

Illinois Ready Mix Concrete Association (IRMCA)  Scholarship: 

Award $1,000. Candidates must be a construction management major and interested (but not limited to) a career in design, construction, or concrete materials. Based on merit.  Application information will be announced by the Construction Management faculty  annually when available. 

Lee S. Evans Scholarship: 

Awards up to $5,000 annually to an active member of a NAHB Student Chapter. Applicants must have at least one full academic year of coursework. Submit the Lee S. Evans Scholarship application online by the deadline of December 1.

Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Chicago Herb Kreisman Scholarship: 

Award $2,500 to an Illinois State construction management student interested in pursuing a career in mechanical contracting. Application information will be announced by the Construction Management faculty  annually when available.

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Founders' Scholarship

This is a national awards program, variable awards annually ranging from $500 to $1,500 grants. Candidates must be a full-time students who are in their first, second, or third year in architecture, or construction management. Selection based on grades, interest in construction, extra-curricular activities, employment experience, academic advisor evaluations, and financial need. The application can be found at www.nawic.org and the deadline is February 1.

National Housing Endowment

Administers scholarships for undergraduate students studying residential construction and related fields. The National Housing Endowment, together with individual and corporate support, is committed to the future of the building industry by creating educational opportunities for students across the country. Amounts and deadlines vary. The application can be found at http://www.nationalhousingendowment.com/

Residential Construction Employers Council (Chicago area) Scholarships

Provide a minimum $1,000 award to students who are residents of Illinois and interested in careers in residential construction. The application can be found at www.aboutrcec.org and the deadline is in early March.

Will-Grundy Counties Home Builders and Associations (WGCHBA) Scholarship

Award amount varies. Candidates must be majoring in construction management with an interest in residential construction. Minimum GPA is 3.0. For application contact WGCHBA at (815) 773.9103.

 

External Integrated Manufacturing Scholarships

The following is a listing of scholarships that are provided for your information and is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the web sites for the most current information.

  • The first category of scholarships are available to graduating high school seniorswho plan to major in a manufacturing technology program such as the Integrated Manufacturing Systems program.
  • The second category of scholarships are available to IMS undergraduate students. 
  • The application/contact information for each scholarship in both categories is listed as well. 

SME scholarships only require that the student fills out one application to apply for multiple SME scholarships.

Graduating High School Seniors

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship Award

Awards are for up to $20,000 annually for a child or grandchild of an SME member. Applicants may be either graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students with fewer than 30 credit hours. Complete scholarship information and application requirements can be found on the SME Education Foundation Web site at www.sme.org/foundation  The application deadline is February 1.

Caterpillar Scholars Award

Graduating minority high school students please refer to the Caterpillar Award under the Undergraduate section for scholarship qualifications. Complete scholarship information and application requirements can be found on the SME Education Foundation Web site at www.sme.org/foundation  The application deadline is February 1.

E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship

Award amount is for $2,500 (first year: $1,000, second year $1,500) and there are 2 awards given. Complete scholarship information and application requirements can be found on the SME Education Foundation Web site at www.sme.org/foundation  The application deadline is February 1. 

Current Undergraduate Students

The Donald I. Kaufman Scholarships

Amount varies up to $500. Number of Scholarships varies.  The Donald I. Kaufman Scholarships, sponsored by North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Chicago Chapter five, are awarded for up to two years to qualified students who have completed one full year of college-level or graduate study. Grade transcripts for each scholarship year must be sent to the Scholarship Review board for a student to maintain eligibility for both years. An application must include a current transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and a completed application form. Application information will be announced by the IMS coordinator when available.

Association for Facilities Engineers Scholarships

Award $1,000. Number of Scholarships varies. The scholarships are sponsored by the Association for Facilities Engineers and are awarded based on GPA, extracurricular involvement, and behavior patterns that embody the principles of professionalism. The students also need to have at least one semester left in their program. Application information will be announced by the IMS coordinator when available. 

The following scholarships are all available from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Foundation -  www.sme.org/foundation

Caterpillar Scholars Award

Awards $2,000 with five scholarships being offered.

Chapter 31 - Peoria Scholarship

Awards $1,250 with 1 scholarship being offered.

Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarships

Awards $1,000 with 10 scholarships being offered. Students cannot apply directly for this scholarships, but must be nominated by their chapter's SME faculty advisor. 

Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship

Awards $1,500 with 2 scholarships being offered. Applicants must be female full-time undergraduate student.

Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship

Awards $2,000 with 3 scholarships being offered.

SME Corporate Scholars

Awards $5,000 with the number of scholarships offered varying.

SME Directors Scholarship
Awards $5,000 with 2 scholarships being offered.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship: 
Awards 3 scholarships
1 (maximum of $80,000, payable as $20,000 a year
   for 4 years)
2 (minimum of $5,000 for one year)

Myrtle and Earl Walker Scholarships: 
Awards $2,000 with 20 scholarships being offered. 

E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarships: 
Awards $2,500 with 2 scholarships being offered. 

E. Wayne Kay Scholarships: 
Awards $2,500 with 10 scholarships being offered.

William E. Weisel Scholarship: 
Awards $2,000 with 1 scholarship being offered.