SOPREMA Scholarship

SOPREMA established its scholarship program as a commitment to the continued success and growth of our industry by investing in the next generation dedicated to the building envelope and construction-related fields. The SOPREMA Scholarship assists undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a similar field at an accredited college or university.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants to the SOPREMA Scholarship Program must be:

• High school seniors, or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate or graduate students, pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field*.
• Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year.
• SOPREMA employees and their family members are ineligible.

APPLICATION

Submission must include the following to be considered a complete application:

• Essay
• Two instructor references
• An unofficial transcript
• Expected date of college graduation  

The essay is a two-part question, and answers must be between 1,000-1,500 words. Essays outside of this range will be automatically disqualified:  

• What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in the building envelope and construction-related fields?
• How do you think the building industry can become more sustainable or innovative, and how do you hope to contribute to that in your career?

AWARDS

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award. Up to five (5) awards will be granted nationwide.  Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.