Associated Subcontractors Alliance (ASA) San Diego Scholarship – Skilled Trades

This scholarship was established by the Associated Subcontractors Alliance (ASA) San Diego to support students pursuing an education and career in the skilled trades and to help develop the next generation of leaders in the San Diego construction industry. The scholarship reflects ASA’s longstanding commitment to education, professional development, and strengthening the construction community through opportunity, collaboration, and the advancement of skilled professionals.

The Associated Subcontractors Alliance (ASA) San Diego is a construction industry association representing specialty contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, public agencies, and other industry partners throughout the San Diego region. ASA works to educate the industry, promote professional and ethical business practices, provide opportunities for technical and professional development, and strengthen relationships throughout the construction community. Through educational programs, networking, advocacy, and community involvement, ASA strives to create an environment where construction professionals and businesses can grow and succeed.

The Skilled Trades Scholarship carries this mission forward by investing in students who aspire to build careers in construction. By providing financial support for their education, ASA hopes to encourage talented students to pursue opportunities within the construction industry and ultimately contribute their knowledge, leadership, and skills to the continued growth of San Diego’s construction community.

Recipient will be selected by: The ASA San Diego Scholarship Committee made up of Construction & Skilled Trades Department faculty

Award Selection Criteria:

• Must have completed at least a minimum of 6 units in the skilled trades major
• Must be enrolled in minimum of 3 units
• Minimum GPA: 2.5

Must submit essay supplemental questions: (word count 300-500 each) Submitted work must be neither altered nor created by using AI.

1. Why did you decide to pursue an education in the skilled trades?
2. What role do you see yourself in after you get your degree?
3. What are your goals and how would this scholarship money help you achieve them?

Award Disbursement: Award check for the full amount written to SDCCD. SDCCD will then send the awarded amount to the student.

Additional Criteria:

• Must have declared Skilled Trades as their major.
• Submit an unofficial transcript.