UCON Awards $70,000 in Scholarships to 15 Outstanding Students

The United Contractors (UCON) Scholarship Committee is proud to award $70,000 in scholarships this year to 15 exceptional students pursuing higher education and careers in construction and related fields. These awards reflect UCON’s ongoing commitment to education, industry support, and workforce development.

Scholarships are made possible through our annual Throw Down Cornhole tournament, annual sponsorships, and special memorial funds honoring industry leaders..

UCON Scholarship Recipients

• Garett Oxley – Allen A. Waggoner Construction, Inc. – $3,000
• Jose Perez Cruz – UC Davis – $3,000
• Mia Deleon – Evans Brothers – $4,000
• Paige Goodson – Ghilotti Construction Company – $4,000
• Cesar Duran – UC Merced – $4,000
• Nathaniel Hott – J.R. Pipeline Co., Inc. – $4,000
• Yana Kim – Stanford University – $4,000
• Aaron Hsiao – Trench Shoring Company – $4,000
• Emilio Cervantes – Cal Poly – $4,000

Annual Sponsorship Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by generous contributions from UCON's Annual Sponsors.

• Teresa Ayala Leon – Silver Sponsor – $3,000
• Sophie McGarva – Western Water Constructors, Gold Sponsor – $4,000
• Ines DaCruz – San Diego State University, Platinum Sponsor – $5,000

Memorial Scholarships

Awarded in memory of respected industry figures who made lasting contributions to UCON and the construction community.

• Elias Araujo – C&W Construction Specialties
  Les Weed Memorial Scholarship – $6,000
   
• Luke Hall – Cal Poly
  Mario Ghilotti Family Foundation Scholarship – $8,000
   
• Fermin Ramos Cruz – McGuire and Hester
  D.W. Young Memorial Scholarship – $10,000

United Contractors extends heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and deep appreciation to our sponsors, member companies, and the families and foundations supporting these meaningful scholarships.