Cal Poly and the Construction Management Department have a variety of scholarships available. The Financial Aid Office can help you with scholarships as well as information on grants and loans. The types and amounts of aid Cal Poly awards or recommends are subject to availability of funds, enrollment status, and financial need. Programs vary in eligibility criteria, award amounts, and repayment options. For more detailed information visit the Financial Aid Office website at http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_finaid/index.htm.

Scholarships available specifically in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and in the Construction Management Department are listed below.

The department also receives numerous scholarship opportunities from companies or organizations related to the construction industry. The department maintains a bulletin board in Engineering West (Bldg. 21) just outside of Room 120B. You are welcome to browse these offerings and the department will make a copy of any that are of interest to you.

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

CM DEPARTMENT:

Beavers Heavy Construction

2 @ $2,750, 3 @ $1,800 or 4 @ $1375
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major or CE major w/CM minor
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Junior or senior level
4. Financial need or worthiness
5. US citizenship
6. At least one of the following should be proof of a professional goal in the heavy construction industry:
   • Stated intention of pursuing a heavy construction industry career
   • Part-time or summer employment in the industry
   • Enrollment in a related curriculum
   • A written paper outlining the reasons for choosing this career

Don Chapin Company

2 @ $2,450 or 4 @ $1,200
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major
2. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
3. Junior or senior class level
4. Construction industry interest
5. Preference must be given to a student who is from San Benito, Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties

Escobar/Woodard Construction

1 @ $3,700; scholarship may not be split
Both genders to be considered equally
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major or ARCE major (awarded last year to ARCE)
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Financial need
4. Class level is open

Blair Tulloch Memorial

1 @ $2,025
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major
2. Minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Class level is open
4. Financial need

MCAA Scholarship

1 @ $1,500
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major
2. Recommended Min 2.5 GPA
3. Good academic standing

Vinnell Foundation

Varies by Quarter
Must meet following criteria:

1. CM major
2. Recommended 2.5 GPA
3. Good academic standing
   

National Housing Endowment

Each year the National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, provides over $300,000 in scholarship dollars to students studying in construction related programs. We currently administer four programs that are available annually with primary focus going to students with a demonstrated interest in residential construction management.

http://www.nationalhousingendowment.com/Scholarships.htm

 

 

College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED):

Herbert E. Collins

7 @ $1,250
Must meet following criteria:

1. Worthy and promising students who have proven themselves entitled to special assistance.
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Junior, senior, or graduate class level
4. Preference to California residents

Warren Ludvigsen Memorial

1 @ $300
Must meet following criteria:

1. CAED major
2. Financial need
3. Student must demonstrate leadership and scholastic achievement

Douglas James Martin

Variable amounts @ a minimum $300
Must meet following criteria:

1. CAED students nominated by faculty
2. Undergrad level, not in final year and on-campus in the next academic year
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA
4. Interest and ability in area of computer applications and computer skills related to architecture and environmental design
5. Consult requirements for Administration under Selection for nomination process particulars

Dr. Glenn G. McRae Internship

1 @ $1,200 or 2 @ $600
Must meet following criteria:

1. Any major in CAED
2. Junior or senior class level
3. Intern must demonstrate interest in Cal Poly and multi-cultural student activities, competence in graphics and basic design
4. Intern must provide tutorial assistance in the CAED learning assistance program
   

Don Tanklage Scholarship

2 @ $5,000
Must meet following criteria:

1. Architecture or Construction Management major
2. Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Sophomore, junior, or senior class
4. Financial need
5. Scholarship may renew based on following criteria:
   • Student must be in good academic standing
   • Full-time (12 units) continuous enrollment per quarter at Cal Poly
   • Completion of at least 36 units each year; applicable progression towards baccalaureate degree at Cal Poly

Peter Tax and Adam Jarman

1 @ $300

1. Min 3.0 GPA
2. Any major within CAED
3. Class level: open
4. Preference for financial need
5. Participation at time of award in Cal Poly recognized academic year-long study abroad program

RRM Scholarship Endowment

1 @ $2,175

1. Majors: rotate each year in the CAED; 1st ARCE, 2nd ARCH, 3rd CRP, 4th CM, 5th LARC (order of endowment agreement)(CM recieved award in 07-08)
2. Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Class Level: junior, senior with at least one or more years remaining before graduation.
4. Financial need
5. Scholarship recognizes "student excellence and high professional promise"