Each year the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers awards up to five scholarships of at least $2,000.  These scholarships are a one-year grant for direct educational expenses.  Students may re-apply in subsequent years.

The following scholarship opportunities are available for undergraduate students pursuing an education in a field of study that will open opportunities to work in the crushed stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral mining industry in Illinois or a career teaching Earth Science or Geology.  More information, including scholarship requirements and an online application, can be found at https://www.iaap-aggregates.org/education-foundation-scholarship.html. 

Education Foundation Scholarship

(apply online or printable application)

This scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry.  Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to):

  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Mineral Science
  • Mining Engineering

Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial Scholarship

(apply online or printable pdf)

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology to students or the general public. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education.  Possible areas of study may include Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or Natural History Museum Programs.

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