MAPA Scholarship
MAPA is proud to administer a scholarship program available to students at both the University and Tech School level.
MAPA members have long placed an emphasis on higher education in the state of Missouri. As testament to their generous support, MAPA has made available scholarships for students pursuing a degree in an infrastructure related field, which may include engineering, construction management, geotechnical, surveying, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operation, etc.
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Scholarships are intended for students who are currently enrolled in an engineering, construction, or related field and who are pursuing further education in these respectable areas.
The award recipient will be selected on the basis of:
- Character
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Scholastic Ability
- Potential Contribution to the Infrastructure Field
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The Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA), on behalf of its membership, is proud to administer a scholarship program through the MAPA Research and Education Fund (MAPA-REF).
Scholarships range in amounts from $1,000-$1,500 and are available to students at both the University and Technical School level who are currently pursuing a degree in an infrastructure-related field. These fields include: engineering, construction management, geotechnical, surveying, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operation, or closely related field.
The goals of our scholarship program are threefold:
- to support students pursuing education in an infrastructure-related field
- to establish close ties between the asphalt industry and schools raising awareness of asphalt pavement
- to provide a workforce trained for the asphalt industry
The award recipients will be selected based on character, integrity, leadership, scholastic ability, and potential contribution to the infrastructure field.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a completed application along with a short essay explaining what they hope to accomplish during their careers in the construction or engineering industry. Applications, including the essay and other submitted documents, will be evaluated by the MAPA-REF Board. Applicants may be further evaluated by the MAPA-REF Board through an interview, either face-to-face or by telephone.
Eligibility and Selection
Students must be in good academic standing. Applications must be submitted to the MAPA-REF Board between January 1 and April 1 of each year. Only completed applications will be considered. Selection will consider academic achievements, extracurricular activities, related work experience, level of interest in the asphalt industry, and career goals. Letters of recommendation are not required but applicants may feel free to submit letters from previous instructors or from contacts in the construction industry (i.e. former employers in the construction field). Student copy of transcripts must be included with the application.
Contact MAPA at (573) 635-6071 or info@moasphalt.org with any questions.
Scholarship Application