Gerald Schulz Scholarship in Construction Engineering & Management

The Gerald Schulz Scholarship was established to support the next generation of engineering and construction management professionals and encourage talented students to consider a rewarding career in the electrical contracting industry.

Gerald and Mary Schulz created the scholarship with a vision of helping develop the future engineers, project managers, and industry leaders needed to meet the increasingly technical and managerial challenges of electrical construction.

Who Should Apply?

Students should apply if they:

Are pursuing an eligible engineering, construction management, power, or closely related degree
Have completed an internship or employment experience with an electrical contractor
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1
Eligible majors may include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management (Associate or Bachelor level)
- Engineering Management
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Power Systems, Energy Systems, or Infrastructure‑focused Engineering programs
The student must be enrolled in one of the following schools:
- University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
- University of Wisconsin – Madison
- University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
- University of Wisconsin – Platteville
- University of Wisconsin – Stout
- Marquette University
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Michigan Technological University
- Or any College or University with an affiliated Student Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association

Applicants will be asked to provide their academic information and transcripts along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words describing their:

Career objectives
Internship and industry experience
Community service
Special honors and awards
Outside activities and family commitments
Other experiences or information they would like the Scholarship Selection Committee to consider

Scholarship Selection

Applications are reviewed with consideration given to the applicant's academic achievement, electrical contracting experience, career objectives, interest in the electrical contracting industry, leadership and community involvement, and overall personal statement.

Recipients are selected by representatives of the Wisconsin Chapter, NECA in accordance with the scholarship's governing agreement.

Application Timeline

Applications are accepted January through March and must be received by April 1 for consideration for the upcoming school year. Scholarship recipients are selected by May 1.

Ready to apply?
Complete the Gerald Schulz Scholarship application and submit all required materials to the Wisconsin Chapter, NECA.

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Required documentation includes transcript(s), 500+ word essay, and supplemental documentation supporting the students fit for the scholarship requirements.

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Scholarship Selection

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