Students & programs
The NPCA Foundation funds scholarships, connects students with internships, runs and promotes competitions, and supports student-led projects to help students interested in engineering, architecture, construction management and manufacturing get started in the precast industry.
Available opportunities
Additional programs are currently being developed. Questions? Contact us at 800-366-7731 or foundation@precast.org for more information.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are open to students enrolled in any certificate or undergraduate program in a field related to building, construction or precast concrete. Scholarships to offset construction and travel costs are also available for student teams participating in the ASCE Concrete Canoe National Competition. -
Student organization microgrants
Student organizations can apply for $2500 grants for projects or activities involving precast concrete or construction innovation.
Additional opportunities
Mentoring
All Foundation scholarship recipients have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor from an NPCA member company. Mentors and scholars are matched based on shared interests and career direction. The program is built around three pillars:
- Embrace: Welcoming new people into the industry.
- Engage: Connecting them with people and opportunities in precast.
- Empower: Developing them into the industry’s next leaders.
Military veteran program
The NPCA Foundation is developing military veteran programs, including outreach. Details are forthcoming. Contact us at 800-366-7731 or foundation@precast.org to learn more.
C2CMI
Created in 2024, the NPCA Foundation’s College to Career Mentoring Initiative (C2CMI) is designed to connect scholarship students with experienced leaders in the precast industry through meaningful, one-on-one mentoring relationships that bridge the gap between education and the workforce. Contact foundation@precast.org for more information.
“I feel extremely grateful to be among the nine recipients to receive this scholarship. I can’t wait to utilize the resources that come with this scholarship to help contribute to my future.”
—Alfredo Ortiz, University of Michigan
How to get involved
NPCA members are encouraged to connect with local students and professors to establish themselves as partners, providing materials, sharing expertise and giving plant tours. Here are some additional ways to get directly involved with the NPCA Foundation programs.
Host an intern
Students need the hours to advance their scholarship awards, and your company gets early access to the talent pipeline.
Serve as an industry liaison
There are numerous activities throughout the year that pair students with industry liaisons who provide resources and connections to experts, including the Precast Solutions Student Competition and ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition.
It’s a direct way to reach out to local universities and build relationships with the next generation of engineers and specifiers.
Email foundation@precast.org if you are interested in this opportunity.
Become a mentor
Foundation scholars are paired with NPCA member mentors based on shared interests and career goals.
