UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The CAWV Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in civil engineering or a construction-related four-year degree program in a West Virginia college or university.

Eligible schools include:

• West Virginia University
• West Virginia University Institute of Technology
• Fairmont State University
• Bluefield State University
• Marshall University

West Virginia residents attending out-of-state schools offering a construction-related curriculum not available in West Virginia are also eligible. The top award is in the amount of $7,500. Additional awards of varying amounts are awarded to other applicants chosen by the Scholarship Foundation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, extra-curricular activities, employment experience, financial need, and a demonstrated interest in a construction industry career. Finalists are selected in March and will be scheduled for a personal interview with the CAWV Scholarship Board at the CAWV headquarters in Charleston.

APPLICATIONS

Applications are available as of January 1st of each year. Students may obtain an application from their school's engineering department, on the CAWV website, or by contacting Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org.

DEADLINE

A completed copy of the application, transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a personal cover letter stating your construction experience, qualifications, extracurricular activities, and career goals must be received by the deadline indicated on the application.