Associated Schools of Construction Competition 2023

The ASC Region #3 committee,  KIEWIT Corporation and  NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association)  are proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for a deserving underclassman from your institution to attend a 2-day workshop at the 2021 Region #3 competition October 19-22, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

 

Over the three days, students will participate in classroom instruction, site visits, and opportunities to network with KIEWIT and NECA.  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 pm and opening ceremonies at 8:00 pm.  After opening ceremonies, each group will meet with their respective sponsors (KIEWIT and NECA).  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.  For ease of transportation, students should coordinate with faculty attending the conference arrange transportation. 

 

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. Must be a sophomore standing(juniors in a 5 year program)  or outstanding freshman

2. School must be a member of ASC Region #3

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

4. Must attend all functions

5. Must submit all required elements of application

   1. Application

   2. Letter of Recommendation from faculty

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 .