Who Can Apply: “Build Our Future” Scholarships are awarded to top-qualifying minority students who exhibit a desire to pursue a degree related to the construction industry. In addition to financial funding, Build Our Future recipients will receive individualized support from CCDI leadership through their academic journey including but not limited to: academic support, internships during college, one-to-one mentoring and assistance with career placement upon graduation. CCDI has awarded over 52 Build Our Future scholarships totaling over $500,000 since 2015. We look forward to meeting our next class of recipients in 2024!
– High School Senior
– Resident of Missouri
– Pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture & design, construction/project management, safety management, informational technology related to construction, or career technical education trades programs.
– Missouri colleges or technical schools are preferred, but not required
– Students planning to attend an electrical or plumbing program at Ranken will be given priority over other trades programs
Submission: ESSAY: CCDI’s mission is to “help build the foundation for change” by increasing diversity, inclusion and opportunity in the construction industry. How would CCDI’s Build Our Future scholarship help build your future and your long-term career plans? Elaborate on why you are interested in a career in construction, what pathway you plan to study and how you could use your future degree to put our mission in action?
Deadline: April 5, 2024
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/7264
