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The NUCA of DC Foundation for Education was launched in 2017 to support young leaders interested in the construction and utility excavation industries. The Scholarship Program supports our strategic goal of ensuring the continuing legacy of professionals in the utility construction workforce. NUCA of Metro DC annually awards two local academic scholarships, ranging from $500 to $2,500 each to rising high school seniors, current college, graduate, or vocational tech schools pursing a field of study relevant to the construction industry. Scholarship awardees are represented in all academic backgrounds. A plus for those pursuing various careers in the utility construction/excavation industry.
Scholarships will be awarded to:
1. A rising high school senior, current college or graduate school student planning to attend a 2 -year or 4-year university full-time.
2. An individual who is attending or plans to attend an approved vocational/technical program.
Recipients & Member Sponsors of the NUCA of DC Scholarship
Erick Alegría – CW & Sons
Jenna Cackowski – Fortiline
Akayla Diamond – ReAgg
Maggie Hennessy – Washington Air Compressor Rental
Molly Mouillesseuax – Flippo
Gabrielle Stine – Miss Utility
2025 Timeline*
Application Open: March 31, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 EXTENDED!
Applicant Notification: July 1, 2025
*Subject to change
All applications and supplemental materials must be submitted by Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm in order to be considered.
Scholarship criteria is reviewed every year. Please make sure you have the 2025 requirements before submitting.
2025 Vo-Tech Application and Requirements
2025 NUCA DC Scholarship Application and Eligibility Requirements
DETAILS
All applicants must be current employees or the immediate family members (legal spouse or child) of a current employee of a NUCA of Metropolitan Washington DC member company in good standing at the time of application submission.
2025 College Scholarship: Up to $2,500 Eligible applicant: Current High School senior or full-time college/graduate school student planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year university as a full time student as of Fall 2024. The NUCA of Metro DC Scholarship Committee will consider applicant’s scholastic standing, ACT/SAT scores (OPTIONAL), extracurricular activities, career goals, past employment and/or leadership roles, essay, letters of recommendation.
2025 Vocational Technical Education Scholarship: Up to $2,500 Eligible Applicant: Anyone who is planning to attend a technical school or approved craft training program in any discipline of construction. Applicant MUST be enrolled or accepted into an approved accredited program and must pursue a degree, certification or credential in construction-related program scheduled to start between July and December 2025. The NUCA of Metro DC Scholarship Committee will consider applicant’s career goals, current and past employment and/or leadership roles, and letters of recommendation.