2024

Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner

This year, we honored 17 recipients: seven undergraduate students and ten apprentices. Mike Pompeo was our keynote speaker. View the highlight video for more on our event.

2023

Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner

This year, we honored 16 recipients: eight undergraduate students and eight apprentices. Mike Rowe was our keynote speaker, this year we introduced Mike’s Sweat Pledge at our awards ceremony, each recipient signed and received a personal plaque.

2022

Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner

This year, we honored 15 recipients: eleven undergraduate students and four apprentices. This was our second year awarding scholarships to both undergraduate students and trade apprentices in the construction industry.

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Recipients Share Their Gratitude

  • "It was an honor to have received an award with the other recipients and has thus far been the highlight of my time exploring opportunities within the construction field."

    Zach Jenkins

    2021-2022 & 2022-2023 Recipient

  • “Beyond the academic benefits, the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship has also greatly impacted my professional development. The support I have received from Advanced American Construction and the many wonderful donors and supporters of the fund have boosted my confidence within the construction industry. This assurance of support has empowered me to actively seek out learning opportunities and professional growth.”

    Macy Montgomery

    2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Recipient

  • "I don't think a simple thank you is going to express how grateful I am to receive this award. This scholarship could not have come at a better time while I trying to finance my remaining year of school. I could not be more grateful and honored to accept this scholarship, thank you."

    Samuel Rykken

    2017-2018 Recipient

  • "It takes courage to pursue your dreams without veering to the right or the left. It takes courage to believe in yourself, and it takes courage to walk through the doors of opportunity when they open...I am honored to be a Schweiger Memorial Scholarship recipient."

    Lauren Ayers

    2022-2023 Recipient

  • "Receiving a scholarship shows that someone believes in you and is willing to invest in your future."

    Seth Williamson

    2003-2004 Recipient

  • "This scholarship represents more than just financial aid; it symbolizes an opportunity for hope.”

    Damon Knapp

    2024-2025 Recipient

  • "After attending the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Awards Banquet, I was struck with the realization that this scholarship was about so much more than financial assistance. The genuiness of everyone I met at the banquet really made me feel welcomed and supported."

    Juliana Porter

    2013-2014 Recipient

  • "I cannot express how much this scholarship has done for me over the past 4 years. Thanks to this scholarship, I have been able to continue my education at Oregon State University and expand my knowledge and gain many opportunities to progress my future."

    Devon Wyckoff  

    2012-2013, 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 Recipient