Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Every year, RCA awards scholarships to America’s top students at universities throughout the United States in the Construction Management and Construction Sciences major programs.

RCA’s national scholarship program helps students to prosper with thanks to our members.

Congratulations to the following 2026 RCA Intern Scholarship Award recipients:

  • Cooper Goldman, Brigham Young University - Idaho, ESI Construction
  • Mason Dorsey, University of Houston, Triad Construction, Inc.
  • Malik Umar, New York University, Schimenti Construction Company

RCA INTERN SCHOLARSHIP

In 2027, RCA's Intern Scholarship program awarded multiple $3,000 scholarships to selected students who completed an internship at an RCA member company. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Complete at least a two-month internship with a current RCA member company, between January 1 - December 31 of the prior year (e.g., the 2027 award will be given to a student who interned in 2026)
  • Be an undergraduate student of Construction Science, Construction Management, Building Construction, Construction Technology, or a similar academic discipline at an accredited university or college.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student and enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours (or equivalent quarter hours) after the time scholarship assistance is received (fall semester).
  • Be in good academic standing when selected. 
  • Be a United States Citizen.
  • Interns may receive the award one time only.

Process for Nomination

  • An RCA member company representative completes the online nomination form, submitting it with the student's supporting materials before the deadline.
  • The deadline to submit for 2027 is Wednesday, February 17, 2027. 
  • Companies may nominate multiple interns by submitting a separate nomination form for each candidate. 

 Required Supporting Materials – Please note: Documents must NOT be password-protected.

  • Résumé
  • Most recent college transcript (can be an unofficial transcript)
  • Brief Statement from nominee on what this scholarship means to him/her

Timeline

  • Recipients will be notified by March 31, 2027.
  • Award checks, payable directly to the college/university, will be sent by July 31, 2027.

CONTRIBUTIONS

The Scholarship Program only accepts contributions from RCA members. Contributions can be made at any time and are recognized in our newsletter and website (Click here for a list of contributors).

RCA welcomes contributions from members in support of the scholarship program. Click here to contribute online. If you need an invoice, you can request one when completing the online form or contact the RCA office by email at [email protected] or phone 800-847-5085. 

RCA is a 501(c)6 organization. Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions, but may be deductible as a business expense. Check with your financial advisor/accountant.