Peralte-Clark Foundation Scholarship

Peralte-Clark,LLC•Arlington Heights, IL

About The Position

The Peralte-Clark Foundation Civil Engineering Scholarship was created to honor a belief that has shaped Peralte-Clark, LLC from the beginning: that technical work matters most when it is grounded in people. It is a belief that every plan, every detail, and every decision carries a responsibility to improve the everyday experiences of the communities we serve. Peralte-Clark is an Illinois-based civil engineering firm founded in 2017, built around a people-first approach to professional practice. With offices in Arlington Heights and Chicago, Peralte-Clark is committed to delivering high-quality civil engineering consulting services while acting with integrity in every client and partner relationship. This commitment extends beyond technical excellence to include accountability and communication. Each of us at Peralte-Clark carries a deep respect for the people who live with the outcomes of our work. The Peralte-Clark Foundation was established to carry these values forward and thus create opportunities that extend beyond our projects and into the communities we serve. At the heart of the Foundation is a deep commitment to education and to investing in the next generation. A significant portion of our annual funding is dedicated to scholarships that empower students to pursue higher education and build meaningful, impactful careers. Our scholarship programs are designed to support students who demonstrate dedication, potential, and a strong desire to make a positive difference in their communities. Rooted in Peralte-Clark's core pillars of People, Integrity, and Engagement, this scholarship recognizes students who not only demonstrate academic excellence and financial need, but also a commitment to uplifting others, acting with integrity and accountability, and making meaningful contributions to their communities. We believe that engineering is ultimately about people, and we are proud to invest in individuals who will lead with both technical skill and heart.

Requirements

Committed to a Civil Engineering major
Permanent Illinois residency or attending an Illinois university
Demonstrate academic achievement through grades and GPA by uploading their current transcript (unofficial transcript is okay)
Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI)
Upload an original personal statement based on the prompt above which demonstrates extracurricular involvement and a passion for civil engineering and community involvement
Must not be immediate family members of any current or former Peralte-Clark, LLC employee, client, or business partner
Current and former Peralte-Clark interns are eligible to apply

Nice To Haves

Priority consideration may be given to applicants with an SAI below $20,000.

Responsibilities

Recipients of the Peralte-Clark Foundation Civil Engineering Scholarship will demonstrate how the core values of People, Integrity, and Engagement guide their decisions, shape their perspective, and influence the way they aspire to practice engineering through serving their communities.
Describe what it means to you to serve people through civil engineering.
In 500-750 words, share a story, experience, or moment that has shaped how you think about your role as an engineer. This could be something you observed, participated in, or experienced firsthand.
How have your experiences influenced the way you approach responsibility, make decisions, and stay connected to the communities your work will impact?