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Jerry Junkins Construction Management Scholarship Fund

The North Texas construction industry has created this fund in memory of Jerry Junkins, CEO, President, and Chairman of Texas Instruments, to herald his tireless efforts in promoting construction management in the business community. This scholarship will assist students enrolled in construction and construction related classes in Dallas County Community College District. The award will assist deserving students who intend to pursue, or is pursuing, a degree leading to a career in the construction industry. This scholarship will also allow the recipient to improve his or her talents and skills in the area of construction without the worry of how he or she will fund their education.

Amount of Award
$2,000 per academic year. $1,000 increments over two or three semesters (including summer semesters)

Number of Awards Per Year
20 scholarships per academic year

Designated College
North Lake College
(These scholarships are offered in Dallas County or Tarrant County community colleges and universities.)

Eligibility Criteria
The qualifying applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Legal right to reside and work in the U.S. indefinitely'
  • Applicant must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
    (GED)
  • Enrolled in or has declared a major in an approved A.S. degree program in construction management (see attachment)
  • Cumulative 2.0 GPA or better on most recent transcript (last two years of high school or most recent college work)

In the event that the applicant is unable to produce a transcript to verify the required GPA, he/she must enroll in the approved A.S. degree program and successfully complete the first semester (2.0 or better GPA) enroll in six (6) credits to be considered for eligibility.
 

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following to the North Lake College Financial Aid Office:
  • Completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form
  • Complete Jerry Junkins Constructions Management Scholarship Application form
  • Complete essay questions on Jerry Junkins Constructions Management Scholarship Program Application form
  • Copy of most recent high school or college transcripts, SAT scores or TASP scores
  • Sealed Construction Management Scholarship Evaluation form (please have your Instructor/Teacher/Employer complete this form and provide for you in a sealed envelope).
     
Selection Process
The applicant's high school counselor or school officials from Dallas County Community Colleges Foundation will screen the initial application. The most qualified applicants will be notified by letter and may be asked to interview with the scholarship selection committee. Upon completion of the final selection, Dallas County Community College Foundation will send an announcement to the recipient. Scholarships will be awarded twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Applications for the Fall semester must
be submitted by March 31. Applications for the Spring semester must be submitted by October 30. DCCCD will provide Construction Education Foundation (CEF) with all scholarship applications meeting minimum requirements. Construction Education Foundation (CEF) or approved selection committee will review applications and recommendations, interview finalist, select and inform DCCCD Foundation of scholarship recipients.

In the event a recipient should refuse to accept a scholarship; an offer will be extended to an alternate.
 

Recipient Requirements
When applicants are selected, recipients must complete and have on file at their campus Financial Aid Office the following:
  • Construction Education Foundation = 1 Year College Course Schedule approved degree plan.

An applicant who is awarded a Jerry Junkins Construction Management Scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA while taking six or more credit hours for the Fall and Spring semester. Additional credit may be taken during the Summer semester.

Scholarship recipients failing to maintain the stated requirements will be placed on scholarship eligibility probation for one semester. Should the recipient fail to demonstrate attainment of all initial requirements at the end of the probationary period he/she will become permanently ineligible to continue in the Jerry Junkins Construction Management scholarship program.
 

Deadline
Applications for Spring semester must be received by the DCCCD Foundation no later than close of business on October 30.
Application for Fall semester must be received by the DCCCD Foundation no later than close of business April 12.

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, 214-378-1533
or your Financial Aid office.

July 2004