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SOPREMA Scholarship Program

SOPREMA established its scholarship program as a commitment to the continued success and growth of our industry by investing in the next generation dedicated to the building envelope. The SOPREMA Scholarship assists undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field at an accredited four-year college or university.

Eligibility

Applicants to the SOPREMA Scholarship Program must be:

  • High school seniors, or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate or graduate students, pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field*.
    *Similar field must be applicable to those seeking a career related to the building envelope (i.e. roofing, wall systems, below grade waterproofing, etc.). Exceptions will be approved by SOPREMA.
  • Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
  • SOPREMA employees and their family members are ineligible.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award. Up to five (5) awards will be granted nationwide.  Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

APPLICATION

  • Submission must include the following to be considered a complete application:
    • Essay
    • Two instructor references
    • An unofficial transcript
  • The essay is a two-part question, and answers should be 1000 words or more:
    • What has inspired you to join the construction industry?
    • What do you believe could be done to help the construction industry become more sustainable?
    • Please give details about yourself in the essay.

Deadline

Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

YOUR PRIVACY

We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information you provide to us with care and respect. Your participation in the SOPREMA Scholarship program is voluntary and you may choose whether to participate. To be considered for this scholarship, you are required to submit data electronically so that we may review and consider your application in order to select award recipients. By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal information by SOPREMA for the purpose of reviewing and considering applications and selecting award recipients.