2015
Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Associated Construction Contractors of NJ Raritan Center Plaza II, Suite A-19 91 Fieldcrest Avenue Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 732-225-2265 Fax: 732-225-3105 www.accnj.org
About the ACCNJ Scholarship Foundation… Each year, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship awards to children and grandchildren of members to assist with their higher education needs. This year, the Foundation will offer numerous scholarship opportunities for eligible high school graduates pursuing undergraduate degrees. In addition, the Foundation offers a scholarship opportunity for civil engineering students already enrolled in an accredited civil engineering program. The ACCNJ Scholarship Foundation is funded by the generous donations of ACCNJ members.
2015 ACCNJ Foundation Scholarships High School Graduates ACCNJ provides the following scholarships to graduating high school seniors entering an accredited college or university as full-time students, pursuing their undergraduate degrees with a minimum of 12 credits per semester, beginning in September 2015. Candidates will be evaluated on character, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community service. ACCNJ Foundation Scholarships ($4,000 each) Leadership Recognition Scholarship in honor of Benedict Torcivia, Sr. ($5,000) Leadership Recognition Scholarship in honor of Michael Jensen ($5,000) Donald R. Waters Scholarship ($10,000)
Civil Engineering Students The John F. Donohoe Scholarship is available to current civil engineering students entering the second, third or fourth year of an accredited civil engineering program beginning in September 2015. John F. Donohoe Civil Engineering Scholarship ($10,000)
*See enclosed biography sheet for more information about the ACCNJ scholarships.
Employee Eligibility Requirements ●
Employee must have worked for an ACCNJ member company domiciled in New Jersey for at least 1,000 hours between March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015.
High School Scholarship Submittal Requirements ●
Only one completed application is necessary for consideration for all scholarships awarded to high school students.
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Employee Information/Verification Form
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Official High School Transcript
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Official SAT or ACT scores (if not displayed on transcript)
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Two letters of reference (one reference from a current faculty member on school letterhead)
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Essay (a brief essay about yourself, including any relevant circumstances in your life of which you believe the review committee should be aware.)
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List of Activities, Volunteer and/or Community Initiatives
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Completed and signed packets must be received by the ACCNJ office by May 1, 2015.
John F. Donohoe Scholarship Submittal Requirements ●
Employee Information/Verification Form
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Official High School Transcript (only required for civil engineering students entering their sophomore year in 2015)
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Official SAT or ACT scores
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Two letters of reference (one reference from a current faculty member on school letterhead)
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Essay (see application for details)
Notification of Scholarship Awards ●
Successful applicants will be notified via telephone by May 15, 2015. Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients at the ACCNJ Membership Dinner on June 9, 2015, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edison, NJ.
The formal application and all supporting documents can be accessed on line at www.accnj.org on the Education page or by calling the ACCNJ office at 732-225-2265.
Associated Construction Contractors of NJ Scholarship Foundation Raritan Center Plaza II ● 91 Fieldcrest Avenue ● Suite A-19 ● Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: 732-225-2265 ● Fax: 732-225-3105 ● www.accnj.org
ACCNJ Foundation Scholarships ($4,000 each) The 2015 ACCNJ Scholarship Foundation will provide a minimum of two $4,000 scholarships to eligible applicants graduating from high school in 2015. Candidates will be evaluated on their character, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community service.
Donald R. Waters Scholarship ($10,000) Donald R. Waters, Sr. was passionate about the construction industry in New Jersey. As President of Waters and Bugbee, Inc., a construction firm specializing in utility work, Don believed that one’s success in New Jersey’s construction industry was dependent on strong partnering with labor to educate and train workers. He was proud to be a member of the construction industry and worked hard on initiatives that would deepen public understanding of the construction industry’s contribution to our state and nation’s infrastructure. 2015 Leadership Recognition Scholarship in honor of Michael Jensen ($5,000) Michael Jensen was President of Michael Riesz & Company for 54 years, retiring in 2010 after leading the firm through more than five of its nine decades as it built institutional, commercial and educational facilities throughout New Jersey. He will be forever remembered and respected by his peers as a man with the utmost integrity, building a company that is known today for its quality, reliability and professionalism. Mickey was a strong supporter of the construction industry, and served as President of the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey in 1979 and 1980. John F. Donohoe Scholarship ($10,000) John Donohoe began his career in an entry-level position at Moretrench American Corporation and rose to become the company’s president, chief executive officer and chairman. Beyond his work at Moretrench, John was committed to the construction industry and served as mentor to many members of the civil engineering profession. More than his professional contributions, he will be remembered for his deep faith, warmth, integrity, and devotion to his family. To continue John’s goal of encouraging students to enter the civil engineering profession and to pursue careers in heavy construction contracting, this scholarship was established in his memory.
2015 Leadership Recognition Scholarship in honor of Benedict Torcivia Sr. ($5,000) Benedict Torcivia, Sr. founded Torcon, Inc., in 1965, and built his business into one of the premier and most successful construction management firms in New Jersey and the nation. Always generous with his time and resources, Ben’s motivation was to create a better construction and business climate. Ben served as Chairman and CEO of Torcon, Inc. and was committed to the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey, serving as President in 1981 and 1982. Perhaps his most important legacy is the philosophy on which he founded his company: exceptional performance and total customer focus.
