Scholarships

We know the importance of investing in the future of the construction workforce. But we take things one step further. We award a number of scholarships to individuals who demonstrate promise and a desire to be part of building a better future.

Applications for 2026-2027 are due on or before Friday August 7, 2026.

Objective: 
The purpose of these scholarships are to provide financial assistance to qualified and deserving students attending institutions of higher learning. 

Funding:
The M. Scott Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship is funded by the AGCVA Piedmont District as well as private donations from friends and colleagues and will be an amount up to $3,500.00 annually.  The Piedmont District Scholarship Committee will determine the actual amount of the scholarships. 

Eligibility:
1.  Applicant must be an immediate family member of a full-time employee of an AGCVA Piedmont District member company and the employee must work in the Piedmont District.
2.  Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
3.  Applicant must be a full time student.
4.  Applicant must be applying or currently enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university or technical/vocational school.
5.  Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
6.  Previous applicants may apply again the following year whether or not they received the scholarship the prior year.

Application Process:
Applicant must submit the following:
1.  The application form – click here to download
2.  High school or post-secondary school transcript
3.  Reference letter completed by a member of the applicant’s academic community
4.  Certify that an immediate family member is employed by AGCVA Piedmont District member company.

Applications for 2026-2027 are due on or before Friday August 7, 2026.

Evaluation and Selection:
Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the AGCVA Piedmont District Executive Committee and recipients will be determined based on criteria including academic performance, extracurricular and leadership activities, and community involvement. If no eligible, qualified student applies, the Scholarship Committee, with the approval of the Piedmont Executive Committee, has the discretion to award the scholarships to any deserving post-secondary school student.


Applications for 2026-2027 are due on or before Friday August 7, 2026.
The AGCVA Tidewater District is offering academic scholarships for the purpose of assisting students interested in pursuing a career in engineering, design, construction and related professions.  

To apply you must be a graduating high school senior or a full-time student enrolled in a construction, engineering or design curriculum at an accredited college or university or be currently enrolled in a construction-related course in a vocational school or career development program.  All college or university applicants must be entering school during the next academic year to be eligible.

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s past academic performance, relationship of course study to the engineering, design and construction industry, extracurricular activities, community involvement, work history, and attitude.


Applications are available here an due back by November 29 at 5:00 p.m. The scholarship will be awarded on June 5, 2024.

For more information contact Rachel Reim, Staff Liaison to the Tidewater District
Phone:  804-364-5504 x231   |   Email:  rachel@agcva.org

Whether you’re a student pursuing a career in construction, an educator shaping tomorrow’s workforce, or someone with an innovative idea to advance the industry, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.

Now accepting applications and nominations for:
🎓 Scholarships
🏆 Outstanding Educator Award
✍️ James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition
👷 Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency

📅 Applications are open through November 1.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4vNDVra

The qualified applicant must be a full–time teaching faculty member of a university construction management or construction–related engineering program or with an institution–approved construction option. Nominees must have at least four years full–time teaching experience.

For more information, call 703-837-5342
Scholarships are available for every interest.

While a career in construction can be started with little to no debt, BYF has partnered with other organizations to further reduce barriers to training and education.

These craft training scholarships are offered at various levels and for different interests.

Learn more and apply.