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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Construction Science Department is very fortunate to have many
scholarships available for Construction Science students. For the
2008-2009 academic year the Department awarded nearly 150
scholarships worth $225,000. Any Construction Science student in
good standing is eligible to compete for these scholarships.
Scholarship applications for 2009-2010 are due February 6, 2009.
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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