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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Construction Science Department is very fortunate to have many scholarships
available for Construction Science students. For the 2007-2008 academic year
the Department received nearly 190 scholarships worth $190,000. Any Construction
Science student in good standing is eligible to compete for these scholarships.
Scholarship applications for 2008-09 are due February 15, 2008. Students must
submit a signed application form with a two page essay to be considered for
the scholarship. Scholarship applications are reviewed and ranked by a Construction
Science faculty committee to determine scholarship winners.
In addition to the above departmental scholarships, there are many other scholarship
opportunities available to Construction Science students. Through the University's
Financial Aid web site, you can find information on University scholarships.
Professional organizations, such as the Associated General Contractors (AGC),
the Associated
Builders and Constructors (ABC), the National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB), and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) also
offer scholarships.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
There are many student chapters of professional organizations available for
Construction Science students. Participation in student chapter
activities is strongly encouraged. Most students participate in several organizations.
Many student chapter sponsored events are open to all students. Students are
encouraged to get active with
several student chapters as soon as they join the program. The following student
organizations are currently active with the approval of Texas A&M University
and Department of Construction Science:
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Associated General Contractors - T.R. Holleman Student Chapter (AGC)
- Construction Management Association (CMA)
- Design-Build Institute of America - TAMU (DBIA)
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Mechanical/Electrical Contractors Association (MECA)
- Sigma Lambda Chi (The National Honorary Society)
- Society of Women in Construction -
Affiliated with NAWIC (SWIC)
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