About the Scholarships

Helping More Women Build Long-Term Careers in Construction

The ACI She Builds Scholarship is designed to support women pursuing careers in construction and the built environment across the Cincinnati region in two important ways:

  • College scholarships, supporting females who have selected careers in the full built environment, including college degrees in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, and related fields
  • Trades Education scholarships, supporting females who have selected careers that require trades education, including apprenticeship, technical training, specialty schools, trade programs, or certifications
Scholarship Opportunities
 

She Builds Trades EDUCATION Scholarship

For a woman pursuing a career in the trades through apprenticeship, technical training, specialty school, or direct workforce entry.

She Builds College Scholarship

For a woman pursuing a degree within the built environment, including construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.

Why She Builds?

Commercial Construction Drives
the Cincinnati Region

Commercial construction is a major driver of the Cincinnati region’s economy.

$10.2B

Total economic activity generated by commercial construction.

52,611

Jobs supported across the Cincinnati region.

$3.9B

Job earnings supported by the industry.

$224.7M

State and local tax revenue generated.

Women remain underrepresented in the industry. ACI is working to change that.

Important Dates

2026 Scholarship Timeline

Applications Open
June 15, 2026
Application Deadline
September 18, 2026
Finalist Interviews
October 12–16, 2026
Final Selection
October 20, 2026
Recipient Notification
October 21–23, 2026
Awards Celebrated
November 12, 2026
Selection Process

How Applicants Will Be Evaluated

Criteria will include:

  • Commitment to a career in the industry
  • Interview 
  • Work ethic and persistence
  • Relevant experience or preparation
  • Leadership and initiative
  • Commitment to the Cincinnati region/Tri-State area
  • Strength of personal statement
  • Recommendation quality
Finalist Interviews
Finalists will participate in AN interview, either in person or virtually.
SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP

Help Fund the Next Generation of Women in Construction

The She Builds Scholarship is funded through contributions from ACI member companies, private donors, family and corporate foundations, ACI events, and voluntary scholarship contributions.