AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships
Offered by AGC Education and Research Foundation (Associated General Contractors of America)
About This Scholarship
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, the leading trade association for the commercial construction industry. Since 1968 the foundation has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to build the construction workforce, funding students in construction management and construction-related engineering programs nationwide.
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships -- valued at up to $7,500 -- go to students enrolled in accredited ACCE, ABET, and select ATMAE construction or construction-engineering degree programs. Undergraduate awards are typically disbursed over multiple years, supporting students through graduation. The foundation also runs a separate Workforce Development Scholarship ($1,000 per year, renewable) for students in craft training and technical programs, which closes earlier in the year.
Applications for the undergraduate and graduate competition are submitted through the foundation's online portal and are typically due November 1, with interviews conducted by AGC chapter members and awards announced in spring. Many recipients also connect with AGC member firms for internships and jobs.
Eligibility
- Enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited ACCE, ABET, or select ATMAE construction management or construction-related engineering degree program
- Undergraduate applicants: typically college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at time of application with at least one full year of coursework remaining
- Graduate scholarship: college seniors or graduates enrolling in a construction or civil engineering master's program
- Planning a career in the construction industry
- No application fee
How To Apply
- Complete the online application through the foundation's SmarterSelect portal (linked from agc.org) before the November 1 deadline
- Submit transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and essay responses about your construction career goals
- Finalists complete an interview with AGC members; awards are announced in spring for the following academic year
Frequently Asked Questions
What majors qualify?
Construction management and construction-related engineering programs accredited by ACCE or ABET (plus select ATMAE programs). The scholarships are aimed squarely at future commercial construction professionals.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Undergraduate awards are structured as multi-year support disbursed annually through graduation (up to the full award value), subject to continued enrollment in a qualifying program.