Greg Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship
The Greg Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship honors an exceptional concrete paving professional who advanced his father’s legacy and inspired countless young engineers through his mentorship, dedication, and craftsmanship. To continue that spirit of guidance and opportunity, Granite Construction and Teichert Construction will award $2,500 annually for the next two years to students pursuing careers in concrete paving. Eligible applicants include apprenticeship school or academy students focused on concrete paving, as well as college undergraduates studying civil engineering in California, Nevada, or Greg’s home state of Utah. Applicants are encouraged to share their career goals and any family connections to the concrete paving profession.
Any high school graduate with a 3.0 min. GPA who is enrolled in higher education (two- or four-year college or university) civil engineering program, or an apprenticeship school/academy program may apply for this scholarship if they are pursuing concrete paving or civil engineering. Applicants must be enrolled in an educational program in California, Nevada, or Utah.
To apply, provide your response to the essay prompt below. Additionally, please submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (e.g., teacher, counselor, coach, employer, etc.) who are not related to you and who can attest to your leadership ability and interest in public service.
1. Why have you chosen to pursue a career in concrete paving or civil engineering?Describe your interest and future career goals.
2. Do you have any family members who are currently working – or have worked – in the concrete paving or civil engineering field? If so, describe their role(s)?
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The application deadline is Sep 9, 2026. Winners will be announced on Oct 10, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 10, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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