Skip to content

Pence Construction Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Fund

Purpose: To support underrepresented students of color in pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Management.

“People of color are under-represented in the commercial construction industry here in Oregon. We believe the industry demographics should, at very least, represent the area it serves. Additionally, there is tremendous potential for high-wage employment in construction. A critical way to increase opportunities for underrepresented people of color in the industry is to create a leadership cadre who can grow participation organically.” – Paul Schulz, Principal, Pence Construction

Eligibility Criteria

Award Size

$10,000 per year, students can reapply for up to five years of support.

Applications are accepted November 1 through March 1 for upcoming academic year.

Please visit oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships for the application form and additional information.

Additional Information

  • For more information contact Megan McElroy, Associated Program Officer, Scholarships
    503-227-6846 or mmcelroy@oregoncf.org

The mission of Oregon Community Foundation is to improve lives for all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. OCF puts donated money to work for Oregonians—more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses and organizations create charitable funds to support the causes they care about most.

Share This Resource

Related Articles

The Portland International Airport Main Terminal Expansion Project: Rooted in Oregon, Built for the Future Owner: Port of Portland General Contractor: Hoffman Skanska Joint Venture,...
Honesty Prevails: A Legacy of Leadership and Integrity The youngest of five children, Larry Gescher was born and raised in Stayton, Oregon. Growing up in...
Building a Community and a Life of Purpose Tom Gerding’s grandfather opened a mercantile and feed store in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1921. The business was...