ACI West Michigan Chapter, Inc.
Academic Scholarships
For Construction Students
Scholarship Information & Application
Academic Scholarship Application Instructions
1. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF....
A. You are a junior or senior currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university within the State of Michigan with a current minimum 3.0 GPA.
B. You are or will be pursuing a course of study directly related to the construction industry i.e., Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management/Technology….
2. AWARD PROCESS
A. The ACI West Michigan Chapter Scholarship Committee will review the applications and select the recipients. Their decision will be made based upon the following criteria:
1) Scholastic ability of applicant
2) Extracurricular activities
3) References presented by the applicant
4) Financial need
B. This award will consist of a one-time grant of $1,000 to a student enrolled in a course of study related to the construction industry.
C. Successful recipients will be notified of awards by May 1. The awards will be presented at a selected ACI General Membership Meeting.
D. The awards will be made payable to the recipient’s academic institution.
3. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Your completed application must include the following:
1) A completed Scholarship Application form.
2) A copy of your university/college transcript.
3) A minimum of (1) letter of reference from a professor, employer, etc. Reference letters must be sent under separate cover and received prior to the deadline.
B. The ACI West Michigan Chapter Scholarship Committee must receive your application no later than midnight on March 1. Return application before the deadline to:
ACI West Michigan Chapter, Inc.
Attention: Scholarship Selection Committee
P.O. Box 9111
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
APPLICATION
Name:
(Last) (First) (Initial)
School Address:
Home Address:
Phone No. at School: at Home:
Email address: ______
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
List prior academic experience:
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University/College Academic Year Course of Study
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University/College Academic Year Course of Study
Current enrollment information:
Academic Institution: Full-time
Course of study: Degree /Trade/Apprenticeship Program
______Expected graduation/completion date:
Grade point average: as of
No. of credit hours enrolled in: this quarter/semester
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
(Complete if working during academic year)
Employer: Supervisor:
Address: Phone:
Number of hours employed per week during the academic year:
Duties: ______
FINANCIAL
List your current financing sources:
What percentage of your college expenses is being paid for by:
Yourself Parent(s) Other
(scholarships, grants, loans, etc.)
Describe your “other” sources briefly. Include amount, how often and how long available.
TYPE AMOUNT DURATION
$
$
$
$
Is there any other information you would like to disclose relevant to your financial need?
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ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Describe participation in technical activities and leadership positions held (Student Organizations, Technical Societies or clubs, etc…):
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Describe participation in non-technical activities and leadership positions held (Athletic teams, band, student government, etc…):
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Describe academic honors, awards, recognitions, or special achievements (Dean’s list, awards, etc.):
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Describe summer activities and summer employment, including weekly hours and duration of employment:
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Describe organized volunteer and community service projects, and results of volunteer activities:
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Authorization
I herby authorize officials of my academic institution to provide information concerning my academic records to ACI West Michigan Chapter, Inc. I certify that all statements contained herein are true.
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Applicant Signature Date
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Advisor Signature Date
Required Attachment
Please attach a current university/college transcript.
Applicants are required to include a minimum of one (1) letters of reference from a professor, employer, etc.
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