ACEC/PA 2025 Scholarship Application Form

Eric J. Gennuso and LeRoy D. (Bud) Loy, Jr. Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - December 5, 2025
Every year, ACEC/PA is pleased to award at least one $2,500 scholarship to a qualified engineering student through the Eric J. Gennuso and LeRoy D. (Bud) Loy, Jr. Scholarship Program.

To qualify, you must be a US citizen and currently be a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering, science or construction management. You must also meet at least one of the following three requirements:

·       Be a Pennsylvania resident; or

·       Be living outside of Pennsylvania but attend a college or university within the state; or

·       Be a current or past intern at a current ACEC/PA member firm

You must submit this application in its entirety, including recommendation form and official transcripts. Transcipts may be electronically delivered or mailed to the office at the address below.

Complete ALL sections of this application. The recommendation form must also be completed by a professor or employer ONLY. All parts of the application must be completed and received no later than 4pm Friday, December 5, 2025. Our mailing address for paper transcripts is ACEC/PA, 800 North Third Street, Suite 301, Harrisburg, PA 17102. Attn: Sarah Babski

Judging will be based on the following 100-point scale: Grade Point Average (up to 25 points), Work Experience (up to 25 points), Extracurricular Activities & Awards (up to 25 points), and Essay (up to 25 points).

Past recipients are welcome to apply again; however, please be sure to submit a fresh essay that reflects your current experiences, growth, and goals rather than reusing prior submissions.

Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. Any questions may be directed to Sarah Babski at sbabski@acecpa.org. Judging will take place in December 2025, and all winners will be notified on or before December 31, 2025.

I. Personal Information
Full name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail address*
Home address *

Street

City, State, Zip Code

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing address *

Street

City, State, Zip Code

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current college/university*
Date admitted*
Degree expected*
Anticipated graduation date*
Cumulative GPA (on a four-point scale)*
Are you a US citizen?*

YesNo
What is your career objective? (This is not the essay.)*

0/300

II. High School/Secondary School Information
High School/Secondary School attended*
Month and Year of Planned Graduation*

III. Post Secondary Work Experience

List most recent first, and include any internships. Only include post-high school experience.
Employer
Type of business
Address of business
Dates of employment
Hours worked per week
Supervisor's name/phone
Job duties
Employer
Type of business
Address
Dates of employment
Hours worked per week
Supervisor's name/phone
Job duties
Employer
Type of business
Address
Dates of employment
Hours worked per week
Supervisor's name/phone
Job duties

IV. Post-Secondary Extracurricular Activities & Awards

Only list activities and awards that took place after high school graduation.
Student organizations
List name of organization, duration of involvement, and any leadership roles held or significant accomplishments achieved. Include academic, political, social, or sports organizations.
Community involvement
Describe activity, when it was completed, and length of time volunteered.
Awards/recognition received
Include name of award or recognition, its requirements or significance, and when it was received.

V. Essay

Provide a summary of why you chose to pursue your major, both from a personal and academic/professional perspective. What do you hope to accomplish? Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.
Essay*

0/500

VI. Professor or Employer Recommendation

Your application will be disqualified if this is not received before the deadline.
The form must be completed by a current or former Professor or Employer. Family members or relatives are not eligible to provide recommendations.

Send this link to the person who will complete the Professor or Employer Recommendation form. They must submit the form directly to ACEC/PA.

VII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you authorize ACEC/PA to confirm and/or release any information contained in this application. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission, as well as a PDF copy for your records.
E-signature:*
Should be Empty:

Eric J. Gennuso and LeRoy D. (Bud) Loy, Jr. Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Information

II. High School/Secondary School Information

III. Post Secondary Work Experience

IV. Post-Secondary Extracurricular Activities & Awards

V. Essay

VI. Professor or Employer Recommendation

VII. Applicant's E-Signature