Concrete futures scholarship

Building a solid foundation for your career in concrete

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PAVE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

$5,000 per year

Renewable scholarship for up to four years of your education

2 scholarships awarded

Annual opportunity for deserving students to receive support

paid internship

Gain valuable industry experience with Duininck Concrete

SDSU CIM

program

Learn more about SDSU’s Concrete Industry Management program

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR FUTURE

MISSION STATEMENT

Duininck Concrete’s Concrete Future Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the education and professional development of future leaders in the concrete industry. We are committed to providing financial assistance to two students annually, empowering them to pursue academic excellence and achieve their career aspirations within the field of Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Concrete Futures Scholarship Fund is to invest in the potential of promising students, recognizing that their success not only enriches their individual lives but also contributes to the sustainable growth and prosperity of the communities we serve. By offering a renewable scholarship of $7,500 per year for four years, we aim to cultivate a cadre of skilled professionals who will drive innovation, uphold standards of excellence, and embody the values of integrity and stewardship within the concrete industry.

VISION

Through the Concrete Futures Scholarship Fund, we envision a future where education is the cornerstone of progress and opportunity. By nurturing talent and providing access to resources, we aspire to shape a generation of leaders who will build upon the foundations we lay today, creating a legacy of knowledge, opportunity, and enduring impact within the concrete industry and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

High school junior, senior or college undergrad attending school within 40 miles of a Duininck Concrete location
Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Enrolled in Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University
Passionate about the concrete industry

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Maintain a 3.0 GPA in the Concrete Industry Management Program
Complete a summer internship with Duininck Concrete during tenure
Remain in good standing with South Dakota State University
Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the concrete industry
Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the official scholarship application form on our website
Submit a personal statement outlining your career goals and interest in the concrete industry
Provide two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or community leaders
Submit your academic transcripts
Meet the application deadline (check our website for the current date)

Note: Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.