CMAA- SAC 2011 Scholarship Program (Awarded in June of each year)
Contact: Vinay Uchil at vinay.uchil@atkinsglobal.com
About CMAA South Atlantic Chapter (SAC) Scholarships
The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter is an organization dedicated to leading the growth and acceptance of construction management as a profession discipline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing operation. To promote CMAA’s objectives, the South Atlantic Chapter is offering academic scholarships to full‐time students pursuing a related degree to construction management. The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter, awards a total of three scholarships to qualified students to help them defray the costs of pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related-degree program. The amounts of the scholarships vary from year to year, but typically average with one scholarship at $3000, and the other two at $1500 each.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Must have completed a minimum of one full academic year of studies, and must have a minimum of one full academic year remaining prior to completing the degree being pursued.
2. Must be enrolled in a Construction Management degree program, or other CM-related degree program in the South Atlantic Chapter region, and show a strong interest in a career in CM, as demonstrated by a response to the essay question in the application package.
NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered by CMAA SAC. The application and all associated attachments must be submitted electronically. Hard copies of transcripts, essays and recommendations must be scanned and sent electronically. Hard copy applications and attachments will not be considered.
CMAA SAC Scholarship Application Process:
Complete the application and submit as directed. The South Atlantic Chapter will select at least one application to be submitted to the CMAA National Foundation. CMAA SAC scholarship application will draw on the 2011 CMAA National Foundation Scholarship application packet and checklist.
CMAA SAC Scholarship Review Process:
1. The CMAA SAC selection committee will review all complete applications received, and make its recommendations to the CMAA SAC Board of Directors for approval. Selected winners will be notified on or about June 01, 2011.
2. Scholarship checks will be handed over to the students at the CMAA SAC Annual Banquet held at the Georgia Aquarium on June 21st, 2011
3. While not mandatory, the scholarship winners will be strongly encouraged to attend the CMAA SAC Annual Banquet.
