Dr. Richard Szecsy Educational Scholarship Essay Contest

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Industry Promotion & Marketing Committee has finalized the Scholarship Essay Contest for 2020. TACA will award $2,500 to a student who submits an essay detailing how the aggregates, concrete, or the cement industry has had a positive impact on their family, life, or community in which they live. A winner will be selected from the entries and notified in July 2020.  The funds will be directly deposited into their spending account at the college or university.

Simply fill out the application form, attach your essay and return to TACA.

If you have any questions, please call TACA at 512.451.5100.

Purpose: To fund a currently enrolled Texas college/university student pursuing a degree and or interest in the aggregates, concrete, or cement industry.

Amount: Single annual award of $2,500

SUBMISSION DUE: JUNE 30, 2020

1. Must be a US citizen.
2. Must be currently enrolled in a college or university in Texas as the scholarship will be sent directly to the university financial aid department the following Fall semester in the student’s name to be applied to their account.
3. Must have a direct relative employed by a member company of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association.
4. Must complete form.
5. Must write an essay of how aggregates, concrete, or the cement industry has had either a direct or indirect impact on their family, life, or community in which they live.