RESOURCES
SCHOLARSHIP FORMS
Construction Institute Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Civil Engineering or Construction Management Major
Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Full-Time Graduate Student at a Southern California college or university
Current ASCE Member. Please describe your involvement in ASCE in your application package
Proof of Registration for History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night.
An unofficial transcript
6-8 minute video presentation with PowerPoint presentation
Topic:
Please address all 3 questions in your video presentation.
Question #1: Construction challenges are common, and sometimes inevitable, throughout a project’s life cycle. What are 3 common challenges a project team may face? Explain the cause and propose the best solution for each challenge to ensure project success.
Question #2: Please describe your past or current construction experience (community service/internship/club leadership) and the skills you have gained that have prepared you to face and overcome future challenges in the construction industry.
Question #3: What (or who) inspired you to pursue a career in construction?
CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Video – 60%
Grades – 15%
ASCE Involvement – 15%
On-Time Registration for History Heritage Student Scholarship Night - 10%
The candidates will be evaluated based on the above criteria in general. The percentage of each criterion may be re-evaluated after the review panel is formed, with an emphasis on the Video. Candidates must submit a link to the video in their application.
AWARD
The Award will be given in the following amount: ASCE-OC Construction Institute Scholarship: Up to $1,500. Scholarship funds may be split awarded to two applicants.
Awards will be determined at the discretion of the review panel.
Awards to be presented at the ASCE-OC History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night on November 7th, 2024.
For any questions, please contact Esmeralda Aguirre at ci@asceoc.org.
