Funding Amount

Varies

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.

    Award Details

  • Frequency: One award per year
  • Eligibility: Senior-level students
  • Winner notified: February
  • Award presented: AGC Annual Convention

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) 837-5340

Paige 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:

  • Senior-level students

  • Submission of winning essay on the specified annual topic
  • Timeline:

  • Application opens: July 1

  • Winner notified: February

  • Award presented: AGC Annual Convention
  • 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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationworkforce-development

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