Scholarship Application

scholarship award

• Scholarship Amount $2,500 (total of 4 scholarships $2,500 each)
• Scholarship is for academic year beginning Spring 2026
• Scholarship Applications due by August 1, 2025
• Scholarships will be awarded in September 2025

scholarship guidelines

All scholarships are awarded based on information provided in the original scholarship application. Representations within the scholarship application are considered binding; if the recipient changes the declared college major, the scholarship would be subject to review and possible cancellation.

All scholarship recipients must agree to provide the Administrator with the following information:

1. Prior to the start of each year, a copy of his/her course schedule to confirm enrollment.
2. At the conclusion of each year, an official transcript issued by the university registrar.

Scholarship recipients will be expected to maintain a GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and their academic record will be evaluated following each academic year. If the recipient fails to maintain the required GPA in a given year, the Committee will take the following actions:

1. After carefully reviewing the academic record of any recipient that fails to achieve the required GPA, the Committee, at its sole discretion, may cancel, reduce, or modify the scholarship of that recipient. The recipient will be advised of the Committee's decision in writing.
2. If the recipient meets the criteria's they will be able to apply for the scholarship again the following year.

Should a Scholarship recipient fail to furnish any information requested by the Committee or the Administrator, the Scholarship will be subject to immediate cancellation.

If a recipient changes his or her college major, the Committee will review the new major for applicability to a career in the industry. If, in the opinion of the Committee, the new major is not related to the industry, the Scholarship may be canceled.

The Administrator will serve as the primary contact point for scholarship recipients.

scholarship award

Purpose

To encourage high school seniors or college students to enroll in careers related to the pile driving industry and to provide opportunities for those students who receive financial support to connect with the pile driving industry.

Who May Apply

Any high school senior or current college student who will be enrolling in an academic institution for the academic year beginning in the semester following the date of application. The student's academic field must be related to the pile driving industry (can include safety, engineering, trade schools, construction-related education, etc.) The applicant must be a resident of Texas and the United States. 

How to Apply

The following materials must be included with the application:

1. A transcript of high school grades and/or college grades, through the latest grading period prior to the date of the application. The High school transcript must include ACT/SAT scores and class standing.
2. A letter of recommendation from the high school or college faculty.
3. A letter of sponsorship from an Association member considered to be in good standing. (Contact the Association office if you need help contacting a member).
4. A photo of yourself that can be used in the Magazine.

Academic Institution

The academic institution will be either a college/university, community college or trade school located in the United States which has a minimum two-year program related to the building, construction or pile driving industry.

Scholarship Program

After approval by the scholarship committee, awards will be provided to recipients who meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
2. Continue to follow a course of study in the field referenced above.
3. Provide proof of enrollment in an approved education institution.

Scholarship Awarding Process

Scholarship applications are due by August 1, 2025, for the academic year beginning in the Spring 2026.

Applications will be received by the Association and reviewed to ensure that the applications have been completed correctly, and that all requested information has been provided.

The Association will remove names of the student, parents, and the applicant's sponsor prior to passing the applications on to the Scholarship Committee.  The committee will use established criteria to score the students on an equal points system based on items included with the applicant's submission.  Scholarships will be awarded to the top scoring applicants.