Scholarship Awards

Scholarship Awards Program

Awarding and supporting educational advancement, the Scholarship Awards Program is a benefit offered to member company employees and their dependents. It is also open to California college students majoring in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Applications for the 2023 program are now available. Apply here.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • All UCON member affiliates are eligible. All employees, spouses/registered domestic partners and dependents) focusing on any major OR a California college student majoring in civil engineering or construction management
  • Open to high school seniors, college, and graduate students
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Graduation date must occur in 2023 or later
  • Past winners are not eligible

What You Will Need to Apply:

  • Most recent transcripts showing all courses, grades, and cumulative GPA. 
  • Resume and/or list of any extracurricular activities/achievements.
  • A detailed description of financial need.
  • Answer any two of the following essay questions (max 750 words each):
    • Why did you choose your school and/or vocation?
    • What three things would you change in your local community or school and why?
    • Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 20 years?
    • If money was no object, what would you want to accomplish and why?
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, mentor, etc.

All applications will be due on Monday, May 8th at 5pm.