UCON's 2026 Scholarship Award Program Now Open
United Contractors Scholarship Awards Program is now open and accepting applications. Since 1994, UCON has been dedicated to assist member and industry affiliated students with the rising costs of higher education & training.
Why Apply?
- Financial Assistance: Secure funding to help offset tuition and other educational costs.
- Industry Visibility: Enhance your profile with recognition in the field and through industry connections.
- Award Amounts: The exact scholarship amounts have not been finalized, but are expected to range between $3,000 to $10,000 per recipient. Multiple scholarships will be distributed, with the committee having awarded $70,000 to students last year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a United Contractors member affiliate (employee, spouse, or dependent) who is a high school senior or currently attending college—this includes all majors and trades.
- Applicants may also be students pursuing a major in civil engineering or construction management at a college located in California (UCON affiliation is not required).
- Students enrolled in heavy construction trade schools in California are also eligible (no UCON affiliation necessary).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
- Please note: International students are not eligible for this scholarship. Past winners are not eligible to apply. Must graduate in 2026 or later.
Application Details:
- Create or login to UCON's new scholarship awards platform
- Complete the application with your personal, academic, and financial information
- Be prepared to write an essay from a select list of questions
- Include one letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, employer, etc.
Deadline:
The deadline to submit your completed application is Friday, April 10, 2026.
