Illinois Education Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers
The IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship program is designed to bolster the Illinois aggregates industry by supporting the academic pursuits of deserving students.
The scholarship provided by the Education Foundation is aimed at fostering the development of students who are preparing to become the future professionals in the industry.
The Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial scholarship is dedicated to encouraging the education of those who aspire to teach Earth Science or Geology. Discover more about Joanne's life and achievements HERE.
The IAAP Scholarship Committee is set to grant up to five (5) scholarships, each worth a minimum of $2,000. These scholarships are awarded for one academic year, but students can reapply in the following years.
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Qualification Criteria
- The applicant must be a full-time student at a higher education institution (hereafter referred to as college), pursuing an undergraduate degree. High school seniors are also eligible to apply.
- The applicant must have a connection to Illinois, either through personal history, the location of their college, or future career aspirations.
- The applicant must be majoring, or planning to major, in a field that aligns with a career in the aggregates industry. This includes, but is not limited to, Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Science, or Mining Engineering.
- The applicant should maintain a grade point average of at least a "B". Applications from students with a GPA below a “B” may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
- The selection process will consider the applicant’s financial need, character, attitude, community involvement, and achievements.
The following documents must be submitted by the applicant:
- Fully filled out Application Form.
- College transcript if currently enrolled in college. (A photocopy is acceptable.)
- If you have completed one year or less of college, or are still in high school, submit your high school transcript along with ACT or SAT scores.
- An original essay of 300 to 500 words. (Students should not submit the same essay when reapplying in subsequent years.)
- The essay should detail your interest in and/or connection to the Illinois aggregates industry;
- how your chosen field of study relates to the Illinois aggregates industry;
- your career objectives;
- the college you plan to attend;
- the reasons for applying for this scholarship; and
- your financial need for the scholarship.
Additional documents that can be included with your application:
- Your FAFSA Student Aid Report or other evidence of financial need.
- One or two letters of recommendation.