Sources of Money 33: Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

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Caspar worked in construction for 5 years after high school before deciding to go to college. He saved money from his construction work to enroll in school. He needed more money to finish his program. A member of the Associated General Contractors told him about their scholarship programs. Caspar received an undergraduate scholarship that helped stretch his money.

Characteristics of the Associated General Contractors (AGC)

The AGC web site states:

“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. Over $8 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 3,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. The criteria to apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships outlines the eligibility to apply. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions.”

They offer:

“Undergraduate Scholarships: Rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, two, four or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering program are eligible to apply. High school seniors are not eligible. Students enrolled in accredited junior college programs or who have plans to transfer to a four-year institution may apply.

Graduate Scholarships: College seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate- level construction management or construction-related engineering degree program as a full-time student are eligible.”

Money Available through AGC

More than 130 people received AGC awards in 2013:

• 100 renewable undergraduate scholarships worth $2,500 per year for each year of undergraduate study, up to a maximum of $7,500
• AGC Education and Research Foundation scholarship is a national scholarship, open to students across the country
• Check the AGC chapters for both your state and the state in which your school is located to find chapter-level scholarship programs
• The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Memorial Graduate Award and the Heffner Scholarships for Graduate Students are $7,500 over two years, paid in annual installments of $3,750.
• Also 1-year Horowitz or Heffner graduate scholarship

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