Who May Apply

Any person attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning (University, College, Junior College, Technical or Trade School).

Please note, preference will be given to applicants who pursue either a degree in architecture, engineering or construction related field; or a certification in vocational/technical training directly related to the construction industry.

Eligibility

An applicant must be the child of an employee of a member firm of the New Jersey Steel Association, Inc., or contributor to the Association’s Industry Advancement Fund, specifically:

1. Children of Ironworkers Local 11 members in good standing who are employed by a Local 11 signatory contractor.
2. Children of Operating Engineers Local 825 members in good standing who are employed by a Local 825 signatory contractor.
3. Children of executives and directors of signatory contractors are ineligible.
4. Children of paid officers or agents of the above-mentioned unions are ineligible.

When to Apply

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by Thursday, May 1, 2025, sent to:

JACK DALY/LES HYNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
New Jersey Steel Association, Inc.
c/o ACCNJ
91 Fieldcrest Avenue
Raritan Center Plaza II, Suite A-19
Edison, NJ 08837

or via email to: sgatling-davila@accnj.org

Application Instructions

The following items must be submitted as one complete package to be considered for a scholarship:

• Student Application – form included (Parent’s status in the Union will be verified)
• Official High School Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation from a verifiable source (ie: Teacher/Guidance Counselor)
  (this can be emailed from the source to sgatling-davila@accnj.org)
• List of Activities, Volunteer and/or Community Service, Employment
  (this can be in a resume, brag sheet or list of activities)
• Essay – less than 500 words (Prompt: What does the construction industry mean to you?)
• Acceptance Letter from College/University/Technical Institution

Scholarship Awards

This year, the Fund will offer up to six one-time scholarships at a maximum of $5,000 each to eligible high school students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Fall. It is a competitive process with applications reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Click here to download the application.