Kiewit Scholarship

Kiewit Corporation is one of the largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations in North America. Kiewit leads, designs, and builds projects across the continent, including transportation (roads, bridges, rail), power (including renewable sources), buildings, water/wastewater, oil and gas, mining, industrial, and marine facilities.
The Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program is intended to identify and inspire students to join this critically important industry. Please review the Kiewit Scholars program website for additional information.

The 4 elements of the program:

1. Financial aid with an award value of $6,000 per academic year. Students who fulfil participation requirements in the Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program will be automatically renewed in the program for subsequent years.
2. Kiewit Scholars bi-weekly meetings: Professional development events, workshops, industry activities and site tours
3. The industry mentorship program (all students) and the peer-to-peer mentorship program (underclassmen paired with upperclassmen).
4. Scholars are guaranteed a summer internship offer with Kiewit. Kiewit covers relocation and housing costs for scholars who accept summer internships with them.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Seeking an undergraduate degree in Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Full-time enrollment (students studying abroad can be in the program, but will not receive financial aid while they are abroad)
• Have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply
• Have a demonstrated interest in construction engineering or design infrastructure projects
• Must be a current first-year/freshman at CU Boulder, or a current second-year/sophomore at CMU transferring into the CU Boulder partnership program (we accept applications from transfer students, and preference will be given to CMU students in the CU Boulder Partnership Program)
• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents only
• Women, first generation students, underrepresented minorities, and veterans encouraged to apply; however, an applicant’s gender identity or race/ethnicity will not be considered a factor in the selection process

Eligibility Requirements for Renewal for Subsequent Years:
To be renewed subsequent years, students must:

• Attend Kiewit Scholars bi-weekly meetings
• Actively participate in the mentoring program
• Complete at least 24 credits and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Be pursuing a degree in Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Questions?
Please contact Lindsey Pratte at Lindsey.Pratte@Colorado.EDU.