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    • Producer Membership
    • Associate Membership
    • Clean Fill (CCDD) Membership
    • Student Membership
    • Committee Membership
  • Learn More
    • About the IAAP >
      • Board of Directors, Staff and Committee Organization
      • History
    • What Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Do For You
    • For educators >
      • Rocks, Minerals & Mining workshop for Illinois teachers
      • Resources for teachers
      • Teaching Enhancement Grant
    • For students >
      • Education Foundation Scholarship
    • Working in the industry
    • Advocacy and industry topics >
      • Permission to Mine
      • Safety and Health
      • Environmental
      • Sustainability
      • Economic Benefits
      • Trucks & Traffic
      • Noise
      • Clean Construction & Demolition Debris Disposal
    • Community resources >
      • For Members
      • For general public
  • Find products
    • Stone, sand, gravel or industrial minerals
    • Goods and Services for Industry
    • Agricultural Lime
    • Safety Slogan T-shirts order
  • News and events
    • What's happening
    • Register for upcoming events
    • Update Newsletter
    • Convention & Safety Conference
    • Golf Outing
    • Rocks Minerals Mining workshop for Illinois teachers
  • Member Resources
    • Emerging Leaders Program
    • Committees >
      • Safety Committee
      • Environmental Committee
      • PIE Committee
      • Sustainability Committee
      • Specifications / Technical Committee
      • Legislative Committee
      • Board of Directors
    • Awards and Certificates >
      • Rock Solid Safety
      • Innovative Safety
      • Community Relations
      • Environmental Excellence
      • Sustainability Award
      • Industry Leadership
      • Mining New Members
      • Safety Slogan Contest
    • Sales Tax Exemption for Mining Equipment
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Education Foundation Scholarships

The IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship program strengthens the Illinois aggregates industry by promoting the education of worthy students.  
  • The Education Foundation scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry.
  • The Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial scholarship promotes the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology.  Learn about Joanne's life and accomplishments HERE.
For 2023, the IAAP Scholarship Committee will award up to five (5) scholarships of at least $2,000 each.  These scholarships are a one-year grant. Students may re-apply in subsequent years.
  • Education Foundation
  • Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial
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​Application Deadline: January 4, 2023
The application period opens on September 1st each year.

How to apply

Online (further down this page)
​Requirements and application form (PDF)
​Application form (Word)
Eligibility Requirements 
  • Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling at an institution of higher learning (hereafter referred to as college) and be pursuing an undergraduate degree, on a full-time basis.  Students in their final year of high school may apply.
  • Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, 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.
  • Applicant should have a grade point average of at least a "B".  An application for a student with less than a “B” average may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Selection criteria are based in part on the applicant’s financial need, character, attitude, and achievements.
An applicant must submit the following information:
  1. Completed Application Form.
  2. College transcript if you are now in college. (A photocopy is acceptable.)
  3. If you have been in college for one year or less, or are still in high school, submit your high school transcript including ACT or SAT scores.
  4. Original essay between 300 and 500 words in length.  (Students should not submit the same essay the next year you apply.)
  • In your essay, outline your interest in and/or connection to the Illinois aggregates industry;
  • how your chosen field will apply to work in the Illinois aggregates industry;
  • your goals;
  • where you plan to attend college;
  • why you chose to apply for this scholarship; and
  • explain your financial need for the scholarship.
Optional information you may include with your application:
  • Your FAFSA Student Aid Report or other proof of financial need.
  • One or two letters of recommendation.

Submit completed application on or before the deadline using one of the methods below. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the due date are subject to rejection.
Online (Below)
email
Mail to
IAAP Education Foundation
1115 S. Second St.
​Springfield, IL 62704

    Education Foundation Scholarship

    Please note: the application period opens on September 1st.

    Education

    Work experience

    Activities and achievements

    ​Please list separately any clubs, teams, honors, hobbies, volunteer activities, etc. in which you have participated.  Include such things as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts (with ranks achieved) and class offices held.

    Essay

    Submit an original essay between 300 and 500 words in length using one of the methods below.  Students should not submit the same essay the next year you apply.
    • Outline your interest in and/or connection to the Illinois aggregates industry;
    • how your chosen field will apply to work in the Illinois aggregates industry;
    • your goals;
    • where you plan to attend college;
    • why you chose to apply for this scholarship; and
    • explain your financial need for the scholarship.
    Max file size: 20MB

    Transcript

    See Eligibility Requirements above to determine which transcript(s) to submit.
    Max file size: 20MB
    If you cannot provide a transcript at this time or need help with this application form, contact Jodi at 217.241.1639.

    Optional information you may provide

    Max file size: 20MB
    Upload a file or clear picture
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 4, 2023
​The application period opens on September 1st each year.

How to apply

​Online (further down this page)
​Requirements and application form (PDF)
​Application form (Word)
Eligibility Requirements
  • Applicant must be entering their Junior or Senior year of college and be pursuing undergraduate work only, on a full-time basis. Students completing their final requirements including a final semester of student teaching are also eligible to apply.
  • Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education.  Possible areas of study may include Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or Natural History Museum Programs.
  • Applicant should have a grade point average of at least a 3 on a 4 scale (or 4 on a 5 scale).  An application from a student with a lesser grade point average may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Selection criteria are based in part on the applicant’s financial need, character, attitude, and achievements.

​An applicant must submit the following information:
  1. Completed Application Form.
  2. One or two letters of recommendation.
  3. College transcript. (A photocopy is acceptable)
  4. Original essay between 300 and 500 words in length.   (Students should not submit the same essay from a previous year)
  • In your essay, outline your interest in and/or connection to Earth Science or Geology education;
  • how you will apply your education and training to raising awareness of earth science and/or geology in Illinois
  • your goals;
  • why you chose to apply for this scholarship; and
  • explain your financial need for the scholarship.
 
Submit completed application on or before the deadline using one of the methods below. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the due date are subject to rejection.

Online (below)
Email
Mail to
IAAP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1115 S. SECOND ST.
​SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704

    Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial Scholarship

    Please note: the application period opens on September 1st.

    Education

    Work experience related to education goals

    Activities and achievements

    ​Please list separately any clubs, teams, honors, hobbies, volunteer activities, mentoring, public outreach, etc. in which you have participated.  Include such things as Scouting and 4-H (with ranks achieved) and class offices held.

    Essay

    Submit an original essay between 300 and 500 words in length using one of the methods below.  Students should not submit the same essay the next year you apply.
    • Outline your interest in and/or connection to Earth Science or Geology education;
    • how you will apply your education and training to raising awareness of earth science and/or geology in Illinois;
    • your goals;
    • why you chose to apply for this scholarship; and
    • explain your financial need for the scholarship.
    Max file size: 20MB

    Transcript and letter(s) of recommendation

    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Upload a file or clear picture.
    If you cannot provide a transcript at this time or need help with this application form, contact Jodi at 217.241.1639.

    Optional information you may provide

    Max file size: 20MB
    Upload a file or clear picture
Submit
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