2021 Spring Scholarships Application

2021 SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Five $5,000 Scholarships
Application Deadline: April 15, 2021

ABOUT THE AWARD
WACA's scholarship program was created to give back to the wall and ceiling community by supporting the future workforce of the construction industry. We hold the scholarship program twice a year, in the spring and fall. Scholarships are provided for college tuition assistance to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in construction management, construction engineering, or architecture. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee composed of board directors & contractor members. The recipients' selected have demonstrated academic achievement, a personal mission, financial need, and commitment to education. Recipients will receive accolades by being featured in WACA's The Quarterly Magazine, website, marketing, eNews, and social media campaigns.

For scholarships information, contact Julie Dunaway at julie@wallandceiling.org

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Enrolled as a full-time student
California resident attending a California accredited 4 years public or private university
Junior or senior level in process of earning degree
Enrolled in a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree program
Demonstrate financial need
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must complete the online application form (below) by April 15, 2021
Personal essay no more than 200 words

Note: IF SELECTED for the scholarship, official proof of transcripts will be requested to be declared a scholarship winner. A current, complete transcript of grades showing the last two academic school grades, including student name, school name, grades, credit for courses taken, and major. Students only need to submit official transcripts if the association contacts them to offer the scholarship award.

ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

* Indicates required field

I, (name of applicant) *

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.

Student E-Signature *

Date *

A. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Full Name *

First

Last

Permanent Address: Street Address, City, State, Zip *

E-Mail *

Telephone *

B. SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION

University *

Address at University: Street Address, City, State, Zip *

Enrollment Date *

Course of Study/ Name of Major *

Current Level in School (ie, junior, senior, 4th year, 5th year, etc.) *

Enrolled Full-Time - Click for Yes *

Anticipated Graduation Date (MM/YY) *

Cumulative GPA (based on 4-point scale) Hours/Credits currently enrolled *

(Scholarship will be based on overall application and supporting information)

C. FINANCIAL NEED

Annual Tuition Cost $ *

Estimated Annual Expenses $ *

Annual Scholarships Received $ *

Parent/Spouse Contributions $ *

Summer Work (Yes or No) *

Other Financial Contributions $ *

Full-Time Work (>32 hours/week) (Yes or No) *

Part-Time Work (<20 hours/week) (Yes or No) *

D. PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES INVOLVEMENT

(150 words maximum) *

E. PERSONAL ESSAY ABOUT YOURSELF and WHY YOU DESERVE THE WACA SCHOLARSHIP

(200 words maximum) *

How did you learn about this scholarship? *

Submit

*Note: If you are selected as a recipient scholarship winner, we will request official transcripts to qualify your scholarship.

AWARDS PROCESS

Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment of their submitted scholarship application
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
Selected applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview with a representative of the WACA Scholarship Committee
Applicants will be notified of scholarship status after the Scholarship Committee selects the winners
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 julie@wallandceiling.org