CM Scholarships & Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS

Ed Gavin Memorial Scholarship 

  • Awarded to worthy students in residential construction courses.

Frederick Schmid Honorary Fund 

  • Provide financial assistance to graduate students enrolled in the Construction Management Program. 

Gerald C. Olrich Construction Management Undergraduate Scholarship 

  • Endowed by Marsha Kay Olrich; awarded to undergraduate Construction Management majors based on academic performance, work experience, commitment to construction industry, involvement in extracurricular activities, or to incoming freshman who have demonstrated academic achievement with strong interest in the Construction Management program. 

Alexander W. Cron Construction Management Undergraduate Memorial Endowment 

  • Endowed by Douglas J. and Sandra L. Cron in memory of their son Alex; awarded to Construction Management undergraduate majors that cancer has one way, or another touched or effected their lives and ability to continue or complete their academic studies, or to incoming freshman who have demonstrated academic achievement, a strong interest in the Construction Management program, and the construction industry. 

Albert A. White Scholarship Fund 

  • Provide financial assistance to students in the Construction Management Program.

Brenda M. Campbell Memorial 

  • Awarded to an undergraduate student who have achieved junior status or above and is enrolled in the Construction Management program. Recipient must demonstrate leadership, posse’s effective communication skills, have a commitment to their chosen field of study, are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits, and have a vision or plan for their future career. Preference shall be given to a female student.

William Clark Memorial Scholarship

  • Established by The Greater Lansing Home Builders Association in memory of R. William Clark; awarded to full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors enrolled in the Construction Management Program with preference to students who have a strong academic record. Recipients shall be selected based on academic achievement, personal integrity, financial need, commitment to a career in residential or light commercial construction and have a minimum of two terms of college left to complete. 

Curtis M. Beachum Building Construction Management Scholarship 

  • Endowed by the James C. Beachum family, honoring Curtis Beachum; awarded to junior or senior students enrolled in the Construction Management Program with commitment to a career in the construction industry, satisfactory academic record, extracurricular activities, involvement in campus life, and personal integrity.

William B. Lloyd Endowment in Building Construction Management 

  • Established by family, friends, and alumni to honor the memory of William B. Llyod; awarded to undergraduate Construction Management students based on academic performance, work experience, commitment to industry, and involvement in extracurricular activities, or high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement with a strong interest in the Construction Management Program or construction industry. 

Steven R. Stokosa Memorial Endowment in Building Construction Management 

  • Established by family, friends, and alumni to honor the memory of Steven R. Stokosa; awarded to Construction Management majors based on academic performance, work experience, commitment to industry, and involvement in extracurricular activities, or incoming freshman who have demonstrated academic achievement with a strong interest in the Construction Management Program, and the construction industry.

The Thomas H. Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship 

  • Endowed by Patricia A. Burkhardt in memory of Tom Burkhardt; awarded to Construction Management students who have achieved junior status with preference given to non-traditional students who have additional needs or challenges by returning to complete his or her education at a later age (i.e. non-traditional students may be older than average, have a spouse and/or children. Special consideration given to students with active involvement in Sigma Lambda Chi or other CM related organizations or activities. 

DTN Management Co Endowed Scholarship 

  • Endowed by DTN Management Co; awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in Construction Management, with a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Lawrence C. Dailey Endowed Scholarship 

  • Endowed by Roberta A. Dailey in memory of her husband, Lawrence C. Dailey, awarded to students enrolled in the Construction Management program with a 3.3 or higher GPA. Preference shall be given to students with financial needs. 

D.R. Wisely Scholarship 

  • Endowed by Daryel R. and Lois E. Wisely; awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources pursuing a degree in the Construction Management program. 

Cathy Morrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship Challenge 

  • Endowed by family and friends of Cathy Morrison; awarded to a Construction Management undergraduate or graduate major who has achieved at least junior class status and is admitted to the Construction Management program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference shall be given to applicants who are veterans, members of the National Guard, ROTC, or who are seeking a military career and to students who are employed.  

Black Family Building Your Future Scholarship 

  • Endowed by Kristine and Steven Black; awarded to students majoring in the Construction Management program with a core program GPA of 3.25 or higher with preference to partial or non-scholarship athletes in any intercollegiate team sport.

Michael Myers Endowed Scholarship in Construction Management 

  • Endowed by the Myers family; awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who have an interest or are majoring in the Construction Management program. Preference given to those who demonstrate financial need.

 

AWARDS

Syal-Jagtap CM Awards for Students and Faculty

The following three (3) awards have been granted annually since the 2023-24 academic year:

  • Syal-Jagtap Outstanding CM Undergraduate Student
  • Syal-Jagtap Outstanding CM Graduate Student
  • Syal-Jagtap Outstanding CM Educator

These awards are the result of the generous sponsorship of Mr. Pankaj Jagtap, 1998 MSCM graduate. Mr. Jagtap honors his former professor, Dr. Matt Syal, in the title of the award. Each award includes a certificate, a cash prize of $2,000 for each student award and $3,000 for the educator award, and a medal that can be worn at the graduation ceremonies. A running plaque with winners’ names is displayed in the SPDC office. 

All students graduating in an academic year (December, May, or August) are eligible for that year’s awards. Student awards are voted on by the CM faculty based on Academic Performance, Program Activities/Leadership, and Attitude. Similarly, the Outstanding CM Educator award is voted on by graduating students.