Scholarships

Below are scholarships offered specifically for students interested in the construction industry. 

This opportunity has been made possible by the generosity of Clark Construction Group and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. We encourage our second and third-year civil, systems, and environmental engineering majors to consider applying.

The William L. Talbert Scholarship

The Clark Construction Group has continued its generous support to the School of Engineering and Applied Science with The William L. Talbert Scholarship. 

Purpose:

  • To encourage Civil Engineering majors in the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) to pursue the SEAS Engineering Business Minor.
  • To make students aware of the professional opportunities in construction management with companies like Clark Construction Group. 
  • To increase the opportunities for recruiting UVA Engineering students and graduates for internships and careers at Clark Construction Group.

Award: Two scholarships will be awarded. Each recipient will receive $5,000 for tuition and fees for an academic year. In addition, the recipient will receive priority consideration for a Clark Construction Group Internship.

Deadline: March 15th, 2023

Apply Here

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Rising 3rd or 4th-year student majoring in Civil Engineering
  • Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better
  • Interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry

  • Submit a short video (5 minutes max) answering the following questions: How do you plan to integrate engineering and business into your career? Why are you interested in a career in construction? 
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Resume
  • Profile Photo

The Whiting-Turner Scholarship

Established by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, this scholarship was established to support students in the Department of Engineering Systems and Environment and help make students aware of construction engineering and management opportunities. 

Purpose:

  • To encourage students in the Department of Engineering Systems and Environment (ESE), home of Civil, Systems, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia, to pursue excellence in civil, systems, and environmental engineering education.
  • To make students aware of the professional opportunities in construction management with companies like Whiting-Turner.
  • To increase the opportunities for recruiting UVA Engineering students and graduates for internships and careers at Whiting-Turner.

Award: Two scholarships will be awarded. Each recipient will receive $5,000 for tuition and fees for an academic year. In addition, the recipient will receive priority consideration for a Whiting-Turner Internship.

Deadline: March 15th, 2023

Apply Here

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Rising 3rd or 4th-year student majoring in civil, systems, or environmental engineering
  • Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better
  • Interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry


 

  • Submit a short video (5 minutes max) answering the following questions: How do you plan to pursue civil, systems, or environmental engineering as a career? Why are you interested in a career in construction? 
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Resume
  • Profile Photo

Contact Information

Diana Franco Duran

Assistant Professor Academic General Faculty Teaching Track Director Construction Engineering and Management Concentration

Diana Franco Duran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She manages the newly initiated Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) concentration.
UVA CEM Program
Email dmf8a@virginia.edu

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