The IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship program strengthens the Illinois aggregates industry by promoting the education of worthy students seeking a career in the aggregates industry.  Furthermore, this scholarship enhances the relationship between the IAAP and institutions of higher learning that are educating and training the next generation of aggregate industry professionals.

The IAAP Education Foundation will award up to four (4) $2,000 scholarships.  These scholarships are a one-year grant.  Students may re-apply in subsequent years.

The Scholarship Committee plans to meet in April to review the applications and interview eligible applicants.  The application deadline is February 15, 2012.  Scholarships will be presented at a luncheon ceremony held during the May 15, 2012 Annual Convention of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers. 

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicant must be a high school graduate or will graduate the year applying.

2. Applicant must have at least a "B" average.

3. Applicant must be majoring in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to) Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Science or Mining Engineering.

4. Applicant must be pursuing undergraduate work only, on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for an IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship, you must submit the following information: 

1. Completed Application Form

2. High School Transcript, including ACT or SAT scores

3. Current College Transcript, if applicable.  NOTE: High School transcripts must be submitted if you are in college for 1 year or less.

4. Essay explaining:

   • how your chosen field will apply to work in the Illinois aggregates industry;

   • your goals;

   • where you plan to attend school; and

   • why you chose to apply for this scholarship.

Submit completed applications to: IAAP Education Foundation, 1115 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62704.  All applications must be received on or before February 15, 2012.  Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the due date are subject to rejection.