Scholarship Application

Overview

Whelcon Contractors LLC is proud to introduce its scholarship program, dedicated to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education. As a company that values growth, innovation, and community development, Whelcon recognizes the transformative power of education and is committed to helping the next generation of leaders achieve their academic and career goals.

This scholarship program reflects Whelcon’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future by easing the financial burden for students pursuing college degrees. By encouraging academic excellence and providing meaningful support, Whelcon is honored to help students reach their full potential. Please see the full scholarship details below.

Award Range: $500 – $5,000

Deadline to Apply: August 15th at 5:00 PM 

Application Submission

Eligibility

All Applicants must meet the following:

      • Must be the child/grandchild of an active, full-time employee at the time of application OR must be an active full-time/part-time employee at the time of application. Active employees must have been employed for at least 1 year by the application deadline.
      • Must be 25 years or younger
      • Must be planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
      • Must be a full-time undergraduate student for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Requirements

All applicants must submit the following to be considered for the scholarship:

      • High school/college transcripts (must include student name, school name, grades, credit hours, and term for each course taken)
      • SAT or ACT scores (if available)
      • Essay response to prompts

*Applications are not considered complete unless required materials are submitted.

Essay Prompts

Essay #1: Statement of your academic and career goals. What motivates you to pursue higher education, and how do you intend to apply the knowledge and skills you gain toward your future goals? (250-350 Words)
Essay #2: The 2026 Whelcon Contractors LLC scholarship award range is $500-5,000. Please describe your financial need for this scholarship and explain how you intend to finance your college education. (250-250 Words)
Essay #3: If selected as a recipient of the 2026 Whelcon Contractors LLC scholarship, how do you intend to utilize the awarded funds to support your educational goals?
(250-350 words)
Essay #4: As an eligible applicant with a connection to the construction industry, please describe how this industry has influenced you in a meaningful and impactful way.​ (350-500 Words)
Optional: Please explain why you believe you are a deserving candidate for this scholarship.(500-word maximum)

Selection of Recipients and Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $500 to $5,000. The Whelcon Scholarship Award has a total of $10,000 available for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Recipients are selected based on the following:

      • Academic record strength
      • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
      • Work experience
      • Inspiring educational and career goals and objectives
      • Unusual personal or family circumstances
      • Essay responses

*Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply for the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Whelcon Contractors LLC will process the scholarship payments on behalf of the student by paying the academic institution directly.

Contact Us

Whelcon Contractors LLC
1 West Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, AZ 85705

Phone: (520) 314-2001