SUGAR LAND, Texas (June 27, 2017) — For the third consecutive year, construction software developer, HCSS, will host a scholarship program for college students in construction-related fields. This year’s application process kicks off August 1, and eligible students can visit www.constructioninternawards.com to register. In mid-November, HCSS will award a total of $50,000 in college scholarships to 17 students who completed an internship with construction companies. The grand-prize Intern of the Year winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship.

“The construction industry builds the infrastructure that is essential for the growth of our nation, and we must continually attract dedicated and qualified students to the industry,” said Mike Rydin, CEO of HCSS. “Our scholarship program is one way we give back to the industry for which we have a passion and privilege to serve.”

Program Details

Starting August 1, students can apply for a scholarship at www.constructioninternawards.com by filling out the brief questionnaire summarizing details of their internship. To be eligible for the 2017 program, college students must have completed a construction-related internship lasting at least two months during the 2016-2017 school year or summer of 2017. Participants must have been enrolled in a college, university or trade school for the 2016-2017 school year.

Of the 17 semifinalists, eight will be chosen by popular vote and nine by an expert selection committee. Semifinalists are guaranteed to receive at least a $2,000 scholarship and will move on to a voting panel comprised of prestigious construction industry experts. The panel will select four finalists receiving $4,000 scholarships and the Intern of the Year, who will be awarded the $10,000 scholarship grand prize.

Joining Rey Diaz, 2016 Intern of the Year, on the prestigious selection panel will be Chase Ekstam, 2015 Intern of the Year; Pete Ruane, CEO of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA); Steve Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC); Stan Orr, President and CSO of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP); Greg Sizemore, Vice President of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); Carl Heinlein, Sr. Safety Consultant with ACIG; Rick Schwer, President of SGC/SGC Horizon; Stuart Binstock, CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA); Michael Holland, President of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE); Lori Brown, President of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC); Bill Hillman, CEO of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA); Marcia Gruver Doyle, Editorial Director, Randall-Reilly; and Steve McGough, President and COO of HCSS.

Critical Scholarship Program Dates/Deadlines:

  • August 1 – online registration opens at www.constructioninternawards.com
  • September 15 – application submission deadline for popular vote selection
  • September 19 – online popular voting beings
  • October 3 – popular voting and final registration submission end
  • October 17 – the 17 semifinalists announced and sent to prestigious judge panel
  • November 14 – the four finalists and Intern of the Year scholarship winners announced

For more information, visit HCSS.