2022 Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship Winners

July 13, 2022

The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program was put into place to assist individuals studying for careers in the construction industry as well as those wishing to advance their skills and knowledge to further their construction careers. The Scholarship committee distributed $12,000 to five very deserving students who will no doubt be great assets to our industry!

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Ethan Houston

Ethan Houston: $4,500 Winner
East Carolina University

Ethan is studying Construction Management at East Carolina University and is expected to graduate in 2023. He is currently interning with T.A. Loving Company in Goldsboro, NC, where is supervisors sang his praises. During the scholarship interview process, the scholarship committee was impressed by Ethan’s passion to learn, specifically noting that he desires to truly understand the construction industry before becoming a manager. At one point in the interview, Ethan stated “I don’t care what you pay me, I just want to learn.” When asked where he sees himself in five years, he would love to still be with T.A. Loving and be in a position to give back to the industry that has taught him so much.

Allie Stark

Allie Stark: $4,500 Winner
Clemson University

Allie is studying Construction Science and Management with a minor in Architecture and Business Administration at Clemson University. Originally wanting to be a vet, she took a class in high school that opened her eyes to the field of construction, and it immediately changed her career path. Allie impressed the scholarship committee on her application essay by stating that she wants to help with the imbalances that females face when pursuing construction careers, and later on job sites and in board rooms. Her leadership skills include a dedicated work ethic, showing and earning respect.

$1,000 Scholarship Winners:

  • Sophia Migliaccio -- NC State University
  • Ivan Herrera -- Rowan Cabarrus Community College
  • Nicholas Waldrop -- Midlands Technical College
Congratulation to these winners, and all the candidates for choosing a career in such an exciting and rewarding industry! 
 

More Information

For more information regarding the the CAGC Foundation Scholarship program, please visit our website or call Chelsea Andujar at 704/372-1450 ext. 5229. To learn about CAGC’s Build Your Career initiative, visit www.buildyourcareer.us.