2019 WACA SCHOLARSHIPS
Four $5,000 Scholarships for Fall Term
Application Deadline: November 15, 2019
ABOUT THE AWARD
The scholarships are designed to help further the undergraduate studies of students pursuing a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree. Awards are granted without regard to student race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
 
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
  1. Enrolled as a full-time student
  2. California resident attending an accredited University of California or California State University
  3. Junior or senior level in process of earning degree
  4. Enrolled in a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree program
  5. Demonstrate financial need
  6. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

REQUIREMENTS
  1. Applicant must complete the online application form (below) and email unofficial transcripts by November 15, 2019 
  2. ​Personal essay no more than 200 words
  3. A current, complete transcript of grades showing the last two academic school grades, including declared major. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit for courses taken. Please note if selected for the scholarship, official proof of transcripts will be requested to be declared a scholarship winner.

​Email your unofficial transcripts directly to Julie Dunaway at [email protected]

    ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

    have read and understand the conditions of the WACA Scholarship as explained in this document. I affirm that I plan to pursue a career / degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree program. I give permission to officials of my institution to release transcripts of my academic record and other information requested for consideration for the WACA Scholarship. I understand that this application will be available only to qualified people who need to see it during their duties. I affirm that all the materials included in this application is my own work or evidence of my own work and grades as officially confirmed by the university. I affirm the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
    A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
    B. SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
    ​(Scholarship will be based on overall application and supporting information)
    C. FINANCIAL NEED
    D. PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES INVOLVEMENT
    E. PERSONAL ESSAY ABOUT YOURSELF and WHY YOU DESERVE THE WACA SCHOLARSHIP
*Note: If you are selected as a recipient scholarship winner , we will request official transcripts to qualify your scholarship. 
AWARDS PROCESS
  1. Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment of their submitted scholarship application
  2. Applications will be reviewed, evaluated and selected by WACA’s Scholarship Committee. The Committee will consider all aspects of applicant’s information: construction related field of study, grades, extracurricular activities, employment experience, financial need information and essay questions
  3. Selected applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview with a representative of the WACA Scholarship Committee
  4. Applicants will be notified of scholarship status after the Scholarship Committee selects the winners
  5. Scholarship check will be mailed directly to the award recipient’s school to be applied towards tuition
​​ Questions? Email Julie Dunaway, Marketing Communications Coordinator at [email protected]