CAWV Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $8,000
Deadline
January 31, 2027
202 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CAWV Scholarship
Overview: The CAWV Scholarship is available to West Virginia resident sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in civil engineering or a construction-related four-year degree program in a West Virginia college or university.
- Geographic Scope: West Virginia residents
- Academic Level: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Program Requirements: Civil engineering or construction-related four-year degree program
- Eligible Schools: - West Virginia University - West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Fairmont State University - Bluefield State University - Marshall University - West Virginia State University
- Out-of-State Option: West Virginia residents attending out-of-state schools offering a construction-related curriculum not available in West Virginia are also eligible
Eligibility
- Top Award: $8,000
- Additional Awards: Varying amounts awarded to other selected applicants
Award Information
- Academic performance
- Extra-curricular activities
- Employment experience
- Financial need
- Demonstrated interest in a construction industry career
- Personal interview with the CAWV Scholarship Board (finalists selected in March)
Evaluation Criteria
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:- Phone: (304) 342-1166
- Email: pmcdonald@cawv.org
- Address: 2114 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311
Contact
Pat McDonaldHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Availability: Applications are available as of January 1st each year
2. How to Obtain Application:
- From your school's engineering department
- From the CAWV website
- By contacting Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org
3. Required Materials:
- Completed application form
- Official transcript
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- Personal cover letter that includes:
- Construction experience
- Qualifications
- Extra-curricular activities
- Career goals
4. Submission: All materials must be received by the deadline indicated on the application
5. Selection Timeline: Finalists are selected in March and will be scheduled for a personal interview with the CAWV Scholarship Board at CAWV headquarters in Charleston
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