The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that jobs in construction will increase by 4% in the next 10 years. Drive through any small town or major city, and you’ll find that there is always a need for construction laborers.
Construction laborers don’t just walk onto a job site, however. There is some education required beforehand, and just like any other continuing education programs, there are scholarships available to those pursuing coursework and a career in construction.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $4,000 The Chicagoland Construction Scholarship is available to students majoring in construction management or construction engineering. You must be a graduate of a Chicagoland area high school and be attending an accredited institution in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, or Michigan to be eligible for this award.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The NASCLA Scholarship Program is open to students pursuing a career in the construction industry. You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a complimentary invitation to the NASCLA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX, including travel arrangements and hotel accommodations.
Available to: High School Students Award Amount: $1,000 The Sustainability Essay Contest is open to high school students. You must submit an essay on a sustainable construction - related topic to be considered for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The TrustedPros.com Scholarship is available to students majoring in architectural design, masonry, carpentry, or a related construction field. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: $1,000 The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 The CHFA Building the Future Scholarship is available to full – time students in Colorado who are pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, or a related field. You must be a first - generation college student and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. This award is intended to strengthen Colorado’s future workforce, advance equity in education access, and promote leadership in affordable housing and economic development.
Construction and Construction Management Scholarships
Apply for the following construction scholarships below to help you pay for your continuing education:Chicagoland Construction Scholarship
Deadline: 6/1/23Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $4,000 The Chicagoland Construction Scholarship is available to students majoring in construction management or construction engineering. You must be a graduate of a Chicagoland area high school and be attending an accredited institution in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, or Michigan to be eligible for this award.
NASCLA Scholarship Program
Deadline: 6/30/23Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The NASCLA Scholarship Program is open to students pursuing a career in the construction industry. You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a complimentary invitation to the NASCLA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX, including travel arrangements and hotel accommodations.
Sustainability Essay Contest
Deadline: 11/3/23Available to: High School Students Award Amount: $1,000 The Sustainability Essay Contest is open to high school students. You must submit an essay on a sustainable construction - related topic to be considered for this award.
TrustedPros.com Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/23Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The TrustedPros.com Scholarship is available to students majoring in architectural design, masonry, carpentry, or a related construction field. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: $1,000 The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.
CHFA Building the Future Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 The CHFA Building the Future Scholarship is available to full – time students in Colorado who are pursuing a degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, or a related field. You must be a first - generation college student and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. This award is intended to strengthen Colorado’s future workforce, advance equity in education access, and promote leadership in affordable housing and economic development.
*COMING SOON* DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Available to: High School and College Students Award Amount: $5,000 The DEWALT Trades Scholarship is available to high school seniors and full - time undergraduate students. You must be majoring in a trade construction, industrial, motor / power sector, mechanics, or technology field and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this award.*COMING SOON* Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship
Available to: Trade School or Community College Students Award Amount: $2,500 The Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship is available to students pursuing trade certification or A.S. degrees through vocational or community college programs. You must be pursuing a career in residential construction or remodeling to be eligible for this award.More Trade and Vocational School Scholarships
Students hoping to enter a trade or vocation after high school oftentimes limit themselves in the scholarship search. They believe that scholarships are only available to students entering a four-year degree program. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to pay for school with trade and vocational school scholarships. To see scholarships that you would qualify for, create a Fastweb profile and update it frequently. With the information you provide, we will be able to search our database for scholarships that are most relevant to you and your academic and career path.You Might Also Like
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