The following is a list of organizations offering scholarships for students enrolled in construction related education or who are an apprentice. This list is meant to be representative, not all inclusive.
Most colleges and universities have an office of financial aid providing financial aid and scholarship assistance. Additionally, the State of Michigan offers scholarship and financial aid information which can be accessed by clicking here.
AGC of Michigan Educational Endowment Fund
Attn: Claudia Jefcoat
P.O. Box 27005
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 371-1550
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Program: The AGC of Michigan offers six undergraduate scholarships, $2,500 each, to college sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree program in construction and/or civil engineering.
Associated Builders and Contractors
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Program: Trimmer Foundation Scholarship available to members of ABC Student Chapters and/or employees of ABC member firms, who demonstrate the need for financial assistance to continue their education in construction higher education.
ConstructMyFuture.com
Phone: (866) AEM-0442
Staci Wessel, Contact
Website
Program: Scholarships offered to students and/or construction industry professionals to be used for higher education or applied to the purchase price of tools for those who are entering or working in the industry.
NAPA Research and Education Foundation
Phone: (888) 468-6499
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Program: Open to students majoring in civil engineering and construction management who take courses in Hot Mix Asphalt technology. This scholarship is sponsored by the National Asphalt Paving Association.
NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation
327 South Adams
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Theresa Price, Contact
Website
Program: Undergraduate Scholarship for students enrolled in a four year degree in construction. The scholarship is sponsored by the National Association of Women In Construction.
NAWIC Lansing Chapter
421 E. Maple St.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: (517) 485-8008
Cheryl Fellem, Contact
Website
Program: Tradeswoman Apprenticeship Grant designed to assist construction apprentices who are Michigan residents and currently enrolled in a bona fide, USDOL Bureau of Apprenticeship Training approved program. These funds do not necessarily have to be applied toward school needs and may be used for any need that might cause an apprentice to have to give up the program. There is no set amount for these grants.