National Academy of Construction (NAC) Scholarship Grant

National Academy of Construction (NAC) Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Academy of Construction (NAC)
Amount: More than US $7,500
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

Overview

National Academy of Construction Purpose: The purpose of the Academy is to establish a body of acknowledged construction industry leaders and to provide them recognition through election to the National Academy of Construction. It also offers their collective experience and expertise for the improvement of the industry. The Academy shows recognition to fresh and novel industry achievement with appropriate awards programs. Another important purpose of the Academy is to provide a network system of linkage between past and present participants in the construction industry. NAC Scholarship Members of the National Academy of Construction (NAC) established this scholarship to provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction or a closely related field and who intend to pursue a career in the construction industry. NAC’s mission is to recognize and honor individuals from all disciplines in the industry for their distinguished contributions to the industry and to share this reservoir of expertise as a service to the nation, including service contributions. It is one of the nation’s esteemed construction industry institutions, characterized by its extensive and diverse expertise, proven leadership, and trusted judgment. NAC is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in the construction industry. The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial support for two semesters for deserving students who plan to pursue careers in the construction industry, thus giving back to the profession some of the benefits that its members have received. Since the scholarship program’s inception in 2020, NAC has awarded 36 scholarships worth over $203,000 to students from across the country. Only one applicant is permitted from each university. There are no exceptions to this requirement. If more than one application is received from a university, the university will be notified and asked to choose one applicant. Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the NAC Annual Meeting. NAC will cover registration for this event and work with the recipients, their universities and others to identify sources of funding to cover travel expenses to attend. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is not required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A student must: Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including both undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework, from an accredited university.Be at least at the sophomore level with at least two semesters remaining in their curricula at the time of application (B.S. students) or at least two semesters remaining at the time of application (M.S. students).Be at least at the junior level at the time of scholarship award (Fall 2026).Be pursuing a degree in a construction or construction-related program such as construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or other related disciplines, from a four-year degree-granting, accredited institution of higher education, with the intent of pursuing a career in the construction industry.Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen; and,Not have received a NAC scholarship in the past.

Ineligibility

Relatives of members of the National Academy of Construction officers and members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible for this scholarship.