Construction Pathway Scholarship
Are you ready to explore a career in construction and start building your future with
Mortenson Construction or Ryan Companies? The Wallin Construction Pathway Scholarship offers financial support, paid career experiences, and Wallin’s individualized advising - all designed to help you succeed in college and kick start your construction career.
Are you ready to explore a career in construction and start building your future with
Mortenson Construction or Ryan Companies? The Wallin Construction Pathway Scholarship offers financial support, paid career experiences, and Wallin’s individualized advising - all designed to help you succeed in college and kick start your construction career.
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Receive up to $35,000
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The Wallin Construction Pathway is for students
pursuing a career in construction and excited about a future at Mortenson or Ryan as part of the 2-Year Program.
Construction Pathway Scholars receive Wallin's full comprehensive support.
Financial Aid Up to $30,000 of financial aid over two years Program Focus Construction Management or Architectural Drafting Work Experience Part-time work during both school years + Full-time, paid summer 2026 internship |
Financial Aid
Up to $35,000 in financial aid* over two years Program Focus Construction Management Work Experience Full-time, paid summer 2026 internship |
Both Construction Pathways Scholars receive Dunwoody's full Pathway to Career support of:
Academic Guidance
One-on-one tailored academic planning and support
Learning Cohort
Monthly learning sessions and 3-week summer experience
Lifetime Network
Lifetime job placement and support as a Dunwoody alum
One-on-one tailored academic planning and support
Learning Cohort
Monthly learning sessions and 3-week summer experience
Lifetime Network
Lifetime job placement and support as a Dunwoody alum
"Receiving the Mortenson Scholarship helped me with financial aid and gave me real life experience with Mortenson while still in school."
Henry Cacique, Mortenson Scholar |
“Receiving [the Ryan] scholarship means everything to me. It provides an opportunity that many people don’t have. It feels incredible to have this level of support and serves as a strong motivator, knowing that so many important people are invested in my future.”
Osvaldo Hidalgo Peralta, Ryan Scholar |
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating senior (class of 2025) from a partner high school in Minnesota or Dunwoody Pathways to Careers participant
- Planning to start college full-time in Fall 2025 at Dunwoody College of Technology with a degree in:
- Construction Project Management
- Architectural Drafting and Design (Mortenson only)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
- Demonstrated financial need
- Priority will be given to Pell-eligible applicants and those with significant financial need
- Interested in working at Mortenson or Ryan and legally authorized to work in the United States
*Ryan Companies' financial aid requires recipient to pay a minimum of $1,000/year in financial aid.