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  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2025

    The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in 1982 to promote the profession of construction management and the use of qualified CM’s on projects. CMAA’s purpose, among others, is to serve the public and profession of construction management through the establishment and maintenance of the Emerging Leaders Program.

    The cohort of participants is limited to 10 people. A completed application consists of:

    • Application Form
    • Questionnaire
    • Resume or Transcript
    • Letter of Support
    • Payment (application payments will not be processed until candidates are selected)

    Download the Emerging Leaders Program Handbook

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    • 1. Applicant Information 
    • Employer Information

    • Education

    • Demographic Information

      We are collecting the following details to ensure a diverse and inclusive cohort. If program costs are a barrier, please refer to the scholarship application on page 11 of the Emerging Leaders Program Handbook.
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    • 3. Resume or Transcript 
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    • 4. Letter of Support 
    • See page 10 of the Emerging Leaders Program Handbook for Letter of Support Template.

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    • 5. Application Fee and Payment Form 
    • To participate in the ELP program, the program registration fee is $1,750. The program fee will only be charged if the applicant is selected and includes:

      • Self Assessment Tool
      • Up to 6 selected publications
      • Up to 10 Workshops with Construction Leaders
      • 2 CMAA Conference Registrations during the 12-month program (fall and spring)
    • Check payments should be mailed to:

      Construction Management Association of America
      200 Lawyers Road NW, #1968
      Vienna, Virginia 22183

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    • Scholarship Application (Optional) 
    • CMAA is offering partial (50%) and full scholarship options for the various costs associated with our Emerging Leaders Program. Please complete this form if you are interested in applying for a scholarship. The scholarship program seeks to encourage a diverse and inclusive cohort and to prevent cost from being a barrier.

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