Morgan Levine Dolan Union and Construction Safety Scholarship

$30,000
2 winners, $15,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
Sep 2, 2025
Winners Announced
Oct 2, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school or two or four-year undergraduate student
Field of Study:
Construction
State:
New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, or Pennsylvania

One of the most important considerations is keeping the hard-working men and women of the construction industry safe. 

The workers who build the great world around us deserve qualified and talented leaders through the numerous trade groups and unions in and around the State. These jobs are dangerous but important, and it’s crucial for there to be comprehensive and thoughtful safety regulations in place to ensure that no employee is being taken advantage of or placed in a precarious position.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about the construction industry and about making an impact through their careers.

Any high school or undergraduate student in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, or Pennsylvania who is pursuing the construction industry may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who have a connection to a union are preferred.

To apply, tell us about any union connections your family has, which trade interests you, and how you would like to contribute to safety guidelines.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published February 11, 2025
Essay Topic

Have you or anyone in your family been members of a union and if so, which union? Which trade in the construction industry interests you? For example, iron workers, electricians, laborers, teamsters, steamfitters, carpenters, or other trades. What would you like to do to effect change in safety guidelines at construction sites?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 2, 2025. Winners will be announced on Oct 2, 2025.