Scholarships

BGSU Ohio First - Technology Works Scholarship

College of Technology, Architecture & Applied Engineering

Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements

The scholarships are for $5,000 for Ohio students with at least a 23 on the ACT and a 3.4 high school GPA. In addition to meeting the academic requirements for a Choose Ohio First - Technology Works Scholarship, students will need to:

Enroll as a full-time student in a major approved by the Choose Ohio First - Technology Works Program:

Architecture
Aviation
Construction Management
Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Visual Communication Technology

Maintaining Scholarship Eligibility

Regularly meet with an adviser
Maintain a 3.0 GPA for renewal

As part of the work force development of the grant, students need to pursue co-ops in Ohio. In addition to pursuing a co-op in the state of Ohio, students are also required to maintain a 3.0 GPA and regularly meet with an advisor. The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at BGSU requires two or three paid co-ops in the Choose Ohio First – Technology Works approved programs.

AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Application Process is Open

Each year the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. This scholarship is for the 2019-20 academic year. The application opened July 1, 2018 and closes November 1, 2018. Click here to apply.

There are two very important things to remember:

You must meet the criteria to apply as an Undergraduate or Graduate.

Make sure that your recommenders (one teacher and one employer) know that you are requesting their recommendation.

AGC of Ohio Education Foundation Scholarships

View the 2018-2019 AGC of Ohio Education Foundation Scholarships. Copies of the general application will also be sent to you for any co-ops or interns your company may know that are eligible.

General eligibility requirements are:

Intend to pursue a career in construction and enrolled in a construction-related degree program in Fall of 2018
An undergraduate in at least the second year of a 2-year or 4-year college or university in Fall 2018
Minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0)
U.S. citizen
MUST submit or mail a copy of college transcript or proof of cumulative GPA

Past AGC Scholarship Winners:

Bradley James Kelley, Ohio State University (2017)
Chuck Vickers, University of Akron (2016)
Alejandro Chock, Ohio State University (2015)
Joseph Parker, University of Akron (2014)

CEA and Carpenter Contractors Association Scholarship

The CEA and Carpenter Contractors Association of Cleveland Ohio Scholarship were established in July 2013 by the governing committees of these associations. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior participating in the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland.

The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to a Cleveland-based college student pursuing a construction-related degree. Preferred applicants will attend an Ohio college or university and be a graduate of a high school located within the City of Cleveland who has attained a cumulative 2.5 grade-point average and is enrolled in a 2- 4- or 5-year degree program.

Eligibility

Resident of Greater Cleveland
Pursuing post-secondary education and:

Accepted at or enrolled in a college or university in the State of Ohio
Pursuing an undergraduate degree applicable to a career in the construction industry
Have, at a minimum, a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 grade scale
Be a graduate of a high school located within the City of Cleveland, participating in the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland

Selection Process

A selection committee will base its scholarship decisions on the completed application, evidence of a commitment to pursue educational studies pursuant to a degree in the construction industry, academic commitment, and financial need, as a tie-breaker.

Award Process

The annual award amount will be based on the performance of the fund and is currently $1,250. Awards must be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and/or equipment required for courses. Awards are paid to the educational institution for the selected individual(s).

Applications

Apply via College Now Greater Cleveland.

Past CEA Scholarship Winners

Cesar Sandate, Kent State University (2017)
Jordan Dean, Kent State University (2016)
Shelby H. Roberts, Cleveland State University (2015)
Matthew Brodsky, The Ohio State University (2015)
Alexander Homan, Bowling Green State University
Caitlin Giorgi, John Carroll University
Pembroke Strickland, University of Dayton

Other Scholarship Opportunities

More Opportunities

CEA also offers career-focused education programs such as the Work Now: Construction Initiative, Constructor for a Day job shadowing experience and construction joint-vocational curriculum development efforts with ACE Mentor Program, the Ohio Department of Education and Cleveland Metropolitan School District.