Construction Management Scholarships

Bruce Highley Scholarship

Established in 2023 by the Albert M. Higley Co., this scholarship honors the legacy of Bruce Higley and his commitment to integrity, honesty, and respect in the construction industry. Recipients must be majoring in Construction Management, rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, have demonstrated unmet financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients shall be eligible for first opportunity summer co-op placements with A.M. Highley, company special events, meetings, job site visits, and shadow days. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, books, and living expenses.

Construction Industry Scholarship

Established in 2023 with support from the Construction Employers Association. This funding reflects their commitment to assist CSU in offering new construction management degrees. Recipients must be undergraduate students majoring in construction management.

Turner Construction Company Scholarship

Established by Turner Construction Company, a nationally respected builder with more than a century of service in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, this scholarship reflects Turner’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the local community and supporting future engineers and construction professionals. Turner’s investment in education aligns with its tradition of volunteerism, industry leadership, and dedication to fostering talent in the region. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate students in the College of Engineering, majoring in civil engineering or construction management, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have demonstrated unmet financial need. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, books, and living expenses. Scholarships are renewable based on continued eligibility with a new scholarship application.

George Palko Scholarship

Established in 2025 by George and Linda Palko, this scholarship supports students in the Construction management Program in the College of Engineering. A double alum, Visiting Committee member, and president of The Great Lakes Construction Co., Mr. Palko looks forward to supporting the continuing success of Cleveland State University. Recipients must be undergraduate students majoring in construction management.

Application for Spring 2027

The Washkewicz College of Engineering Scholarships

The Washkewicz College of Engineering has a wide array of scholarships that are open to all students in the college. Construction Management students may apply to both college and program specific scholarships.