Students pursuing careers in deep foundation construction, engineering and related fields have an exciting opportunity through the PDCA Texas Chapter. The chapter will award four scholarships of $2,500 each for the Spring 2027 academic year, supporting students committed to careers connected to the pile driving industry. Eligible applicants include Texas high school seniors and current college students enrolled in construction, engineering, safety or trade-related programs at accredited U.S. institutions.

To apply, students must submit a completed application along with transcripts, a faculty recommendation, a letter of sponsorship from a PDCA member, and a photo. All materials must be emailed to Scholarship@pdcatexas.com by August 14, 2026. Applications will be reviewed through a blind scoring process, with awards announced in September 2026.

This scholarship not only provides financial support, but also helps connect students with industry professionals--making it a valuable step toward building a successful future in construction.

Students interest​ed in pursuing a 2026 award from the PDCA Texas Chapter can learn more about the program by clicking the Criteria & Guidelines button below. Or, click the second button to jump directly to the 2026 application. Good luck to all student applicants!​​​​​​