James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition
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Deadline
July 1, 2026
77 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition
Funder: AGC Education and Research Foundation
Status: Active, ongoing
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas: Technological, educational, and vocational expertise in construction industry
Overview:
Established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific writer of construction-related works, this competition recognizes student essays on specific topics deemed beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry.
- Frequency: One award per year
- Eligibility: Senior-level students
- Winner notified: February
- Award presented: AGC Annual Convention
Award Details
Essay Topic Selection
The foundation selects specific topics annually that are deemed beneficial to advancing technological, educational, or vocational expertise in construction.Contact Information
Keith Dillon, CAE Executive Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation keith.dillon@agc.org (703) 837-5340Paige Packard
Program Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation
paige.packard@agc.org
(703) 837-5387
Tori Crockett
Program Assistant, AGC Education & Research Foundation
tori.crockett@agc.org
(703) 837-5393
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Opening: July 1, 2026 for the 2027 competition
Eligibility:
Timeline:
Application Method:
The website indicates applications are accepted but does not provide specific details on the essay format, submission process, word count, or required materials. Contact the Program Director for detailed application instructions.
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