Oct. 25, 2023 – CHICAGO – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to announce the MCA Scholarship Program, a new benefit for employees of member companies.

This new program is exclusive to MCA members, their spouse, children and grandchildren. Scholarships will provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in any field. Students currently attending college or graduate school are also able to apply if they meet the established criteria. Recipients will be selected by a scholarship committee based on MCA member status, education transcripts, and a written essay, which will include the applicant’s goals and how the scholarship will assist them. Optional criteria include personal references and extracurricular activities.

“The program is a valuable benefit to employees of MCA member companies,” says Brian Partyka, Chair of MCA. “MCA is continually seeking out ways to engage with our members and we are looking forward to connecting in this new way.”

Award applications are due by February 1, 2024. Winners will be announced by May 1, 2024.

For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit www.metalconstruction.org/scholarships 

About the Metal Construction Association

The Metal Construction Association brings together a diverse industry for the purpose of expanding the use of metal in construction through marketing, research, technology and education. Companies involved in MCA gain tremendous benefit from association activities that focus on research, codes and standards, market development, and technical programs. MCA’s market development efforts increase the use of metal materials in construction through the education of the building and design communities about the benefits of metal.

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