Education & Careers

Scholarships

Thanks to the generous and ongoing donations of ICA members, we have two scholarship programs available to students pursuing a degree in the construction field and who are attending or planning to attend an Indiana college or university with the intent to work in construction in the state of Indiana after graduation:

  1. Building Division – Indiana Construction Association (ICA)
      Scholarship Fund, and
  2. Highway, Heavy and Utility Division – Indiana Construction
      Association (ICA) Scholarship Fund 

Note: These scholarships do not consider financial need, but are set up to help and encourage students interested in pursuing a career in construction. When applying, applicants do not need to fill in the financial information requested during the application process.

Both scholarships are managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). For more information, visit the CICF website, click on “SCHOLARSHIP” and then follow the steps described.

  • Applications for the next academic year are generally available in late November or early December, through the CICF and ICA websites
  • Application deadlines are typically in late February or early March
  • All applicants will be notified of their selection status in May or June
  • Please refer to the CICF website for deadlines and frequently asked questions

Building Division – ICA Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in the early 1980’s, and as of December 2009 has awarded well over $100,000 in scholarships to students. Up to $4,000 per academic year can be awarded to qualified students, which is renewable for up to 1 year (2 years total) of undergraduate schooling if the student re-applies annually and continues to meet the criteria.

Criteria to Qualify:

  • Must be an Indiana resident, attending an Indiana college or university with the intent to work in Indiana
  • Completed at least 60 credit hours (in a four–year program) in a construction-related (not a design-oriented) field of study
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrate leadership skills on and off campus
  • Demonstrate professional aptitude through construction work experience

Highway, Heavy and Utility Division – Indiana Construction Association (ICA) Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in 1999, and as of December 2009 has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to over 20 students. Up to $4,000 per academic year can be awarded to qualified students, which is renewable for up to 3 years (4 years total) of undergraduate schooling if the student re-applies annually and continues to meet the criteria.

Criteria to Qualify:

  • Demonstrate scholastic achievement, talent, and skill as shown through school, community, and work experiences
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Plan to pursue or currently pursuing a degree related to highway, bridge, and/or the utility construction industry and intend to pursue a career in the field
  • Preference is given to full-time students at an accredited Indiana college or technical school
  • Applicants may be currently working in the construction industry

2010 CICF Scholarship Booklet

Internships

We urge students who are enrolled in a construction curriculum at an Indiana college or university and are interested in an internship to contact ICA via email at ica@inconstruction.org or phone (317) 472-6777. Our contractor members often hire college students for the summer when they have an opening. An internship allows the contractor to learn the work habits of the student while receiving help on some projects, while the student has the opportunity to work in the industry and gain experience and contacts for future work. It’s a win-win situation.