American Society of Professional Estimators Chapter 79
Annual Scholarship Award – Rules and Criteria
Chapter 79 of the American Society of Professional Estimators offers an undergraduate scholarship to a
student enrolled in an accredited construction management or construction-related engineering
program and who wishes to pursue a career in the field of construction cost estimating.
1. Eligibility
a. Applicant must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) in a construction management
or construction-related program at a college or university within 200 miles of Benton
County, Arkansas.
b. Applicant must be a second-year student at a two-year school planning to transfer to a
four-year program for the following term,
- OR Applicant must be a college sophomore or junior in a four-year program with at least
one full academic year of coursework remaining.
c. Applicant must have a current minimum GPA of 2.5.
d. Applicant must be a US citizen or documented permanent resident.
2. Requirements
a. Applicant must return a completed application.
b. Applicant must return essay as described below.
c. Applicant must return current transcript to verify credit hours and GPA.
d. Applicant must return a letter of recommendation from educator or constructionindustry professional.
e. Applications and associated submittals must be received no later than May 25, 2012 to
be considered.
3. Essay
a. Applicant must include a 500 word (maximum) typed essay describing Applicant’s desire
to pursue a career in construction cost estimating as well as what Applicant wishes to
accomplish in the field of cost estimating.
b. Applicant may volunteer additional information regarding financial situation or family
circumstances that create a scholarship need.
c. Grammar and spelling are important components of essay and will be considered by
judging panel in the review process.
4. Award
a. Applications will be judged by the Board of Directors of Chapter 79 of the American
Society of Professional Estimators.
b. A $500 one-time scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates
the mission and values of the American Society of Professional Estimators.
c. Scholarship award is not automatically renewed.
d. Scholarship award will be announced no later than June 8, 2012.
e. Scholarship award will be distributed directly to Applicant. Monies will NOT be
distributed though Applicant’s college or university.
f. If possible, scholarship award may be presented at monthly Chapter meeting.
g. Scholarship award will be announced at annual ASPE Chapter 79 Fall Estimating
Academy.
Information submitted in the response, including application, transcript data, resume history, and letter
of recommendation will be held in strict confidence and will not be used for any purpose other than this
scholarship competition. With the permission of the scholarship award winner, essays may be published
to the ASPE Chapter 79 website along with announcement of award. ASPE Chapter 79 may also request
a photograph of the applicant for publication. Applications and associated submittals will be destroyed
after 1 year from date of submission. Applications and associated submittals will not be returned.
American Society of Professional Estimators Chapter 79
Annual Scholarship Award – Application
Application and associated submittals must be received at the following address.
ASPE Chapter 79
P.O. Box 2076
Bentonville, AR 72712
Applicant must complete and sign this form. Please answer all questions accurately and thoroughly.
Use additional sheets if necessary. If a question does not apply, please write “n/a” in the space
provided.
Name of Applicant
Street Address
City, State ZIP
E-mail
Phone
Date of Birth
Name of College or University
City, State ZIP
Major
Credit Hours Currently Enrolled
Credit Hours Completed
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Year of Graduation
Name of Department Head
List honors, awards, prizes, or distinctions received during undergraduate career. Start with awards that
you deem to be most significant to this scholarship. Use additional sheets if necessary.
List extra-curricular activities (church, community, government, e.g.) in which you have participated
during your undergraduate career. Use additional sheets if necessary.
List and describe work experience. Use additional sheets if necessary.
Please sign and date the application below.
By signing below, Applicant affirms to have answered above questions completely and truthfully to the best of his or her
knowledge. Misrepresentation of any fact portrayed on this application will be grounds for immediate rejection of application.
Signature
Date