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.

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.
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2025 scholarship recipients are HERE.

Thank you to the 2025 Education Foundation Sponsors:
 
Anna Quarries, Platinum Sponsor
Casper Stolle Quarry, Gold Sponsor
Heidelberg Materials, Platinum Sponsor
Holcim, Scholarhip Sponsor
Morris Sand & Gravel, Platinum Sponsor
Ozinga, Scholarship Sponsor
Tri-Con Materials, Gold Sponsor

• Education Foundation
• Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial

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​Application Deadline: January 4, 2025

The application period opens on September 1st each year.

How to apply

Online (further down this page)
​Requirements and application form (printable)
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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 have an Illinois connection through personal background, college location, or future career plans.
• 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, Mining Engineering, or Trade Programs.
• 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, community involvement, 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

Learn more about careers in the industry by visiting letsrockillinois.com

If you would like an IAAP member to speak to your school about career and internship opportunities in the mining industry or the importance of aggregate mining, please contact Jess at [email protected].

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 4, 2025

​The application period opens on September 1st each year.

How to apply

Online (further down this page)
​Requirements and application form (printable)

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 have an Illinois connection through personal background, college location, or future career plans.
• Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education.  Area of study must include the Earth Sciences, (including but not limited to, 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, community involvement, 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