The Trimmer Education Foundation conducts an annual scholarship competition for ABC student chapter members, and employees of ABC member firms, enrolled in two or four-year construction degree programs. Since the Foundation's inception in 1971, it has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to those exhibiting the highest standards of excellence. This past year, the Foundation awarded scholarships totaling nearly $60,000!
Applications are due in mid-May. Winners are announced shortly after applications have been received and reviewed. Scholarship awards are mailed directly to the recipient's university upon verification of attendance.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate construction-related program.
- Architecture and most engineering programs are excluded, as there are other funds available for these areas.
- Applicants must be current members in an ABC Student Chapter, OR employed by an ABC member firm.
- Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, with at least one full semester left.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.85 and a GPA of 3.00 in the major. If no courses have been attempted in the major, a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required.