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CAWV Scholarship Foundation

Supporting the next generation of West Virginia's construction industry through scholarships for students pursuing civil engineering and construction-related careers.

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Help Build the Next Generation of Our Industry

Contributions to the CAWV Scholarship Foundation help provide educational opportunities to students preparing for careers in West Virginia's construction industry.

The CAWV Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Members and friends of the industry are invited to pledge their support. No payment is required when making a pledge. CAWV will invoice you or your company for the amount pledged.

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Undergraduate Scholarship

The CAWV Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in civil engineering or a construction-related four-year degree program at a West Virginia college or university. West Virginia residents attending out-of-state schools offering a construction-related curriculum not available in West Virginia are also eligible.

$8,000 Top Scholarship Award
6 Eligible WV Schools
Sophomores+ Eligible Students

Eligible Schools

  • West Virginia University
  • West Virginia University Institute of Technology
  • Fairmont State University
  • Bluefield State University
  • Marshall University
  • West Virginia State University

The top scholarship award is $8,000. Additional awards of varying amounts are presented to applicants selected by the CAWV Scholarship Foundation.

How Recipients Are Selected

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, employment experience, financial need and a demonstrated interest in a construction industry career. Finalists are invited to participate in a personal interview with the CAWV Scholarship Board at CAWV headquarters in Charleston.

Application Information

Applications

Scholarship applications are made available annually. Students may obtain an application through their school's engineering department, on the CAWV website or by contacting CAWV.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed application, transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a personal cover letter outlining construction experience, qualifications, extracurricular activities and career goals. All materials must be received by the deadline listed on the current application.

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Questions?
Contact Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org.