The ASC Region #3 committee,  MCA (Mechanical Contractors of Chicago and  Whiting Turner  are proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for freshman and interested sophomores from your institution to attend a 2-day workshop at the 2022 Region #3 competition Oct. 19 - 22, 2022, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

 

Over the three days, students will participate in classroom instruction, site visits, and opportunities to network with MCA and Whiting Turner.  During this time, students will work alongside other university students on developing their construction knowledge and increasing their skills in the industry.

As part of these scholarship opportunities, the student will attend the career fair on Wednesday evening from 4:00 - 7:00 and opening ceremonies at 8:00 pm. After opening ceremonies, the group will meet with both sponsors.  On Thursday, all scholarship students will participate in all day activities planned by with their respective sponsor.  On Friday, all scholarship students be with their respective sponsor for activities and visits set up by the host.  On Saturday, they will attend the awards breakfast and workshop wrap up before returning to their home institution.

The scholarship will cover lodging at the conference hotel Wednesday evening through Saturday morning, all meals, and the registration fee for Region #3.  Students will be responsible for their own travel costs to and from the event.   

 

Students are to bring personal PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and appropriate apparel for site visits, workshop environments, and business casual attire for dinner. Business appropriate attire for student is recommended for the career fair.

 

Qualifications for the scholarship:

1. Freshman or sophomore standing

2. Open to Region #3 schools first, then to competing schools

3. Must be able to participate in all activities of the workshop and conference

4. Must attend all functions

5. Application

   1. Completed applications will go through an evaluation process from the ASC Region #3 scholarship committee and awardees will be notified by October 7th, 2022.  All awardees will be required to submit an acceptance or rejection acknowledgement to the committee within two weeks (14 days) of receipt of scholarship award.

All completed applications are to be scanned and sent to Lee Templin at LeeTemplin@ferris.edu .  If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the above email or call 231-591-5275.