WACA ADVOCATE FOR CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIPS:
Fall 2024 CALL FOR APPLICANTS
WACA is offering over ten (10) scholarships, to be awarded up to $5,000 for tuition!
Deadline: April 15, 2024
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. WACA has now awarded nearly $200,000 dollars to scholarship recipients through this recognition and support of the next generation in the wall and ceiling industry.
 
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) by the extended deadline: April 15, 2024
  2. ​Personal essay (no word limit)
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

    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
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​Questions? Email Julie Dunaway, Marketing Communications Coordinator at [email protected]