Scholarships & Grants

TEXO Foundation raises funds to support the construction industry through the generous support of our TEXO members. Our goal is that, through university support via scholarships and grants, high quality employees will be attracted to the Dallas/Fort Worth construction market.

Scholarships

In the past 5 years, TEXO Foundation has disbursed over $130,000 scholarships to students who were interested in starting their careers in North Texas through internships and full-time employment upon graduation.

Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships on an annual basis. After receiving the applications, TEXO Foundation reviews the applications and determines which students will receive an opportunity to interview for a scholarship. Many factors weigh into the decision of awarding scholarships, and we take time to visit with the candidates in a virtual panel-style interview.

Requirements:

  • Seek to work in the commercial construction industry
  • Plan to start your career in North Texas
  • At least one semester remaining in your program of study
  • Unofficial OR official copy of your transcript

The 2023 Scholarship Application will open October 1, 2023, and will be due October 31, 2023.

If you or your company are interested in setting up a scholarship fund to be disbursed through TEXO Foundation, please contact Foundation Manager Larinda Smith at [email protected] to start the process.

Grants

Colleges & universities with construction management programs can apply for TEXO Foundation grants on an annual basis. Applications are open year-round and will close once the total annual balance of grant funds has been distributed. Click below to view the current grant application form:

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2023 Scholarship Recipients

Andres Construction Services Scholarship:
Caden Brooks, Texas State University

Cadence McShane Scholarship – in honor of Mike Geach:
John Dorman, Texas Tech University

Cadence McShane Scholarship – in honor of Craig Morris:
David Gamez, University of Texas at Arlington

Hill & Wilkinson Scholarship – in honor of Luther Hill:
Pauline Van, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Moss Women in Construction Scholarship:
Gabriela Gonzalez, Texas A&M University

TEXO Young Constructors Council Scholarships:
Caden Brooks, Texas State University
Lidia Cabrera, University of Texas at Tyler
Drew Cope, Texas State University
John Dorman, Texas Tech University
Gabriela Gonzalez, Texas A&M University
Olga Hernandez, Texas State University
Christian McWilliam, Texas A&M University
Shane Richards, Oklahoma State University
Will Standley, Texas State University
Natanael Valdez, University of Texas at Tyler
Pauline Van, Texas A&M University-Commerce

TEXO Foundation Scholarship Winners:
Lidia Cabrera, University of Texas at Tyler
Christian McWilliam, Texas A&M University
Will Standley, Texas State University
Natanael Valdez, University of Texas at Tyler

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