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  • OCA Hall of Fame Scholarship - 2025

    Deadline November 7, 2025

  • Do you plan to be part of the heavy/civil industry, building roads, bridges, and infrastructure in Ohio?

  • If your answer to the above critical question is "yes," OCA invites you to apply for a scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to help offset cost of your four-year degree, or $1,500.00 to offset cost of your two-year degree. Highest scoring applicant will receive an additional award of $2,000.00 for Conspicuous Merit, from the Heffner Fund.

  • Scholarship awards are based on:

    Minimum Requirements:

    1. Expressed interest in working in the heavy/civil industry in Ohio is REQUIRED.
    2. Merit potential based on REQUIRED submission of your transcript (a student copy is acceptable).
    3. Recommendations from (2) professors (REQUIRED-VIA LINK BELOW).
    4. Expressed financial need.
    5. Content of REQUIRED resume.

     Special consideration will be given for:

    • A letter of reference from one or more OCA member firm (s); (if you have worked with an OCA member and do not submit a letter from them a penalty will be applied). If you are uncertain if or not the company is a member, you can email: lpomeroy@ohiocontractors.org
    • Participation in OCA's Constructor for a Day Program.
    • Participation in OCA's Estimating Competition.

    Remember, this is your ONLY opportunity to tell us your story - what brought you to heavy/civil construction in Ohio? Why does our industry in Ohio need you? The more the committee knows and understands your particular story, the better able they will be to assess your award qualification. 

    Incomplete application packets will not be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS.

     

    ELIGIBILITY

    1. The student must plan to work in the heavy/civil industry in Ohio.

    2. The student must be a citizen of the United States and be in either the third, fourth or fifth year of a B.S./B.A. degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or Construction Management, OR in the second year of an Associate Degree program in Civil Engineering,
    Construction Technology, Construction Management, or a related area at the time of submitting this scholarship application and receiving the award.

    3. All sections of the application form packet must be completed and returned to the Ohio Contractors Association by Friday, November 8, 2024.

    Scholarship awards will be announced in late November.

    The Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) is “the voice” of the heavy civil construction industry in Ohio. Members rely on staff expertise in critical areas like Legislative and Environmental Affairs, Public Agencies (including ODOT), General and Industry Specific Labor and Employment Law, and Safety-Focused advocacy, Education, and Awareness. OCA facilitates industry collaboration, through meetings, programs, and events, champions the development of today's workforce and tomorrow's industry leaders, and connects members with discounts that deliver bottom-line impact.

     

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  • Please forward the following link to your professors/instructors for completion. We must receive at least 2 completed forms by Friday, November 7, 2025 or your application will not be considered.

    https://form.jotform.com/241483637225155

     

    Please contact Lynda Pomeroy at the Ohio Contractors Association with questions or concerns or to verify OCA's receipt of your complete application. We encourage you to verify their receipt and submission.

    lpomeroy@ohiocontractors.org

    614-488-0724

     

     

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