2017 WALL AND CEILING ALLIANCE
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Application Deadline: May 5, 2017
​Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Construction Excellence Awards Show on June 8 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose and featured in industry trade magazines such as WACA's The Quarterly.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Wall And Ceiling Alliance (WACA) is offering three (3) $2,500 Scholarships specifically for tuition assistance. The scholarships are designed to help further the undergraduate studies of students pursuing a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree program. Awards are granted without regard to student’s race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. 
 
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
  1. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at a 4-year university.
  2. Applicant must be junior or senior level
  3. Applicant must be enrolled in a Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture degree program
  4. Must demonstrate academic achievement

REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must submit all items by May 5, 2017. Please compile materials in the order shown:
  1. Completed and signed Application Form (page 2 and 3), including financial information
  2. Essay questions (page 3) should not be longer 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.​

AWARDS PROCESS
  1. Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment of received scholarship application
  2. Correspondence through the application process will be via email (julie@wallandceiling.org) and telephone
  3. Applications will be reviewed and winners will be 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
  4. Applicants will be notified of scholarship evaluation status after the Awards Committee meets and selects the winners in May  
  5. Selected Applicants may be asked to participate in a phone interview with a representative of the WACA Scholarship Committee
  6. Scholarship check will be mailed directly to the award recipient’s school to be applied towards tuition prior to the 2017-2018 school year

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
There are three options to apply for the WACA Scholarships:
  1. Download PDF form below and e-mail application with supporting material to Julie Dunaway at julie@wallandceiling.org, OR
  2. Complete Online Scholarship Application Form further below, OR
  3. Mail application and supporting material POSTMARKED by May 5th to: WACA, Attn: Julie Dunaway, 5726 Sonoma Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Questions? Email Julie Dunaway, Marketing Communications Coordinator, at julie@wallandceiling.org
PDF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - click to download

     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 degreed 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. ESSAY ABOUT YOURSELF and WHY YOU DESERVE THE WACA SCHOLARSHIP
*Please email your unofficial transcript directly to Julie Dunaway at julie@wallandceiling.org.*
Receipt of your transcript will be acknowledged shortly after. Thank you!