Construction Education Scholarships

The ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Construction Education Scholarship has been developed to encourage further education and support growth in the construction industry. Scholarships are available to students pursuing a Certificate of Completion or a post-secondary education leading to a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field. Supported areas of study include, but are not limited to:

Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Masonry
Painting
Carpentry
Architecture
Construction-Related Fields
Apprenticeship Opportunities

 

ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Education Scholarship

 

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Purpose:

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The purpose of the ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Education Scholarship is to encourage further education and support growth in the construction industry.

Areas of Interest:

  • Construction-related fields or professions including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, painting, carpentry, architecture, or construction-related fields, including apprenticeship programs.

Award Categories/Level of Education:

  • A maximum of four scholarships (2-$3,000 & 2-$2,000) will be awarded in 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Scholarships are available to students pursuing a Certificate of Completion at  vocational, technical, and trade schools, or a post-secondary education leading to a Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Intend to register at or currently attending an accredited college/university OR post-secondary vocational school of his/her choice.
  • Complete the Scholarship Application.
  • Provide high school transcript.
  • Provide two (2) letters of recommendation. (The people providing the recommendations must include phone numbers where they can be reached for verification).
  • Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States of America.
  • If not yet graduated, must currently attend a Colorado high school or high school equivalent.

Payment:

  • Scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university/trade/vocational school with proof of registration from the participating educational institution. Payments will only be made toward education, books, room & board, course materials and supplies, or will be will be applied to applicable supplies, fees, or equipment with proof of payment.
  • Scholarship award monies must be expended within 6 months from award date unless recipient is participating in an ASCENT program.

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

  

Past Scholarship Winners

2023 Construction Education Scholarship Winners

Sheley Gonzalez
University of Colorado, Denver

2021 Construction Education Scholarship Winners

Antonio Arzola-Rayos
Mesa State
Electrical

Gabriel Hurcomb
Cal Poly Tech
Architecture

Eric Balderrama Sanchez
University of Colorado
Hydraulic Civil Engineering

Leonardo Banuelos Rivera
University of Colorado
Construction Management

Cordell Garriott
Wyoming Tech
Diesel Technology

Letey Crownhart
University of Denver
Environmental Design

2021 & 2022 Scholarship Winners

Rocky Mountain Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors Scholarship at Colorado State University
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Scholarship at Colorado State University started as an annually funded scholarship and was endowed in 2011 with a $25,000 scholarship endowment with a gift agreement signed by the Rocky Mountain Chapter ABC. The award selection is made by the Construction Management Scholarship Committee in April of each year from the pool of students that complete the CSU Scholarship Application. The criteria used for the award that are specified in the gift agreement are:

Class:
Undergraduate or Graduate

Major: Construction Management

GPA: 3.0

Be a current member of the ABC student chapter at CSU

Minimum of one year remaining after receipt of scholarship

Evidence of leadership experience

Plan a career in commercial or industrial construction

Scholarship at Colorado State University

Learn more about this scholarship by reading the student thank you/impact statements.

Luke Ellis
2020-2021 Scholarship Winner

Edward Harris
2021-2022 Scholarship Winner




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