November 30, 2009 |
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Construction Writers Association Offers 2010 Undergraduate Scholarship
Chicago-The Construction Writers Association (CWA) is offering a $2,000 scholarship to undergraduate students majoring in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations as they apply to the fields of architecture, engineering, or construction.
Students are eligible for the "Build A Future Scholarship" if they are enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States and Canada, are in their sophomore, junior or senior years and are pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0.
"This is the third year CWA has offered the "Build a Future Scholarship" and our organization is committed to supporting the educational efforts of a deserving student who plans to enter this field," said Ivy Chang, editor of Construction Bulletin and chairman of the CWA scholarship committee.
In addition, the "Build A Future Scholarship" includes a full conference registration to the CWA Annual Conference in October 2010, and a travel stipend up to $500 for a total value of $3,500. "Attendance at our Annual Conference will provide an amazing introduction to the many career possibilities within the construction industry," added Chang.
Qualifications, judging criteria, and an application form are available at www.constructionwriters.org/awards/scholarship. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2010; judges will contact the winner by July 15, 2010. For more information, log on to the website or send an e-mail to info@constructionwriters.org.
Construction Writers Association (www.constructionwriters.org), founded in 1958, is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for journalism, photography, and communications professionals serving the information needs of the construction industry. By providing opportunities for networking, education, and recognition, CWA helps foster a strong community--and improves the quality of construction writing. Join us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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