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Building Opportunity in Construction Management

The Norman Hill Scholarship promotes diversity in construction management by sponsoring students at Virginia Tech Myers-Lawson School of Construction and providing internships with our electrical contractors.

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Promoting a Diverse Workforce

The Norman Hill Scholarship is designed to open doors for young people of diverse backgrounds who are passionate about building a career in the construction industry. Created to honor labor leader Norman Hill, the program supports students pursuing Construction Management degrees at Virginia Tech. It’s more than just financial help — it’s about creating opportunity, building a more inclusive workforce, and empowering the next generation of Project Managers and contractor leadership.

Why apply?


Key Benefits

  • The Norman Hill Scholarship offers meaningful support to help future electricians start strong and succeed in their careers.
  • Provides financial assistance for students at Virginia Tech’s Myers-Lawson School of Construction
  • Opens access to valuable internship opportunities with premier Electrical Contractors in the DMV
  • Honors and builds on Norman Hill’s legacy of equity and opportunity
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Scholarship Details

Funded by Virginia Tech, the Electrical Alliance-Norman Hill scholarship is awarded to students participating in the Construction Engineering Management program.

DEADLINE: Every year on July 30th

Award: Varies based on need

All applicants have access to internships with IBEW Local 26 / WDC NECA signatory contractors

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Who Is the Norman Hill Scholarship For?

The Norman Hill Scholarship is intended to support construction management students from underrepresented communities at Virginia Tech.

  • Open to undergraduate Myers-Lawson School of Construction students
  • Demonstrated interest in the electrical or general contracting career path
  • Reside in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia region
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Power Your Future

Ready to power your future in construction management? Apply now take the first step toward a rewarding, high-demand career.

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The IBEW Local 26 made headlines in the Washington The IBEW Local 26 made headlines in the Washington Business Journal by commenting on Northern Virginia’s “secret” Data Center Industry.  Get the details on our blog: https://electricalalliance.org/2024/10/31/ibew-local-26-provides-data-center-expertise-to-the-washington-business-journal/
Both are great options that allow you to create a Both are great options that allow you to create a fulfilling career where you get to work with your hands.

Before deciding, consider:

⚡How quickly do you want to be certified? (Technology Services is a shorter timeline, but Electricians have higher earning potential)
⚡Do you see yourself transitioning to a different path down the line (Technology Services opens doors to high-end IT positions)
⚡Do you see yourself staying in the same trade and maybe working your way up to management/ownership? (Being an electrician can lead to this)

Start exploring your potential career paths on our website. Our team can also help guide you in the right direction!

https://electricalalliance.org/training/ 

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Now, Gerald says the apprenticeship program has pa Now, Gerald says the apprenticeship program has paid off. He has a stable career in the electrical industry to support his new life in the US. 

“I would tell them anyone can make it in the field depending on how enthusiastic you are and how committed you are. It has instilled some confidence in me, being able to do the thing I like to do. The financial benefits are great too, and there are lots of other benefits that come with being a union member.”

— Gerald Ngwa, JATC Apprentice

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Member contractor Rosendin Electric set records wi Member contractor Rosendin Electric set records with this large-scale project for CyrusOne. 

This work included three buildings: One that is 132,000 square feet and two that are 220,000 square feet.

The bigger two were built in less than six months, the shortest completion time ever achieved by CyrusOne for an enterprise-scale data center of its size. 

Learn more about the project:

https://electricalalliance.org/project/cyrusone-data-center/ 

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The Electrical Alliance

The Electrical Alliance is a cooperative effort between the skilled craftsmen of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 26 and the electrical contractors of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association.

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