The Associated General Contractors of Alaska provides a program called “The AGC scholarship”. It is offered to students who want to pursue a career in the construction industry or related fields including architecture, engineering, accounting, human resources, insurance, and bonding. The AGC Education Review Committee will offer an amount up to $20,000 in scholarships every year.
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AGC Scholarship – Overview
Application Open Date | July 1, 2024 |
Application Deadline | March 31, 2025 |
Eligible Grades | ALL |
Amount | $2,500–$20,000 |
Award Winners | 1 |
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Eligibility Criteria:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be residents of Alaska or U.S. citizens.
- Must be looking for the construction industry or a related (supportive) field such as accounting, insurance, bonding, human resources, etc.
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Application Process:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- One-page essay on career goals. Max 500 words
- One-page personal essay (i.e. hobbies, connection to industry, fulltime employment and fulltime student status, family obligations, etc.). Max 500 words
- Copy of recent transcripts (depending on applicant status may be high school or college-whichever is most applicable)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two years.
Selection Process:
- Career Goals: Evaluation will be made by assessing the two essays described above
- Extracurricular Activities: Describe activities such as: do you work and go to school? Family obligations, college and community activities, offices held, awards received, participation in sports, work experience as indicated in the Personal Essay.
- Recommendations: At least two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years, preferably from teachers or employers knowledgeable about applicants capabilities and work history.
- Transcripts: Copies of recent transcripts.
FAQs
What is the Application Deadline?
You can apply till 3/31/2025.
How the AGC Scholarship is offered?
Applicants will be selected based on academics, work experience, leadership, and extracurricular activities.
What are the application requirements?
You must submit Essay, Grade transcript and Recommendation letters besides your application.