2017 Marek Scholarship Application

John L., Bill, & Ralph Marek founded the Marek Family of Companies with a strong commitment to its employees and their families. The Marek brothers' tradition of developing and nurturing its employees provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking for a career in the construction industry. For that reason, the Marek Scholarship was established.

Rules and Requirements

A. Eligibility

1. Applicant must enroll in a college, university, or post-secondary institution during the Fall semester of 2017. Current high school seniors and college students are eligible.
2. Applicant must be a full time-employee or a dependent of an employee of a Marek member firm for at leat one year. (Preference MAY be given to those pursuing a construction related degree and if you will be a first generation college graduate in your immediate family.)

B. Requirements

1. The applicant is responsible for insuring all of the following items are received by the Marek Scholarship Committee prior to March 24, 2017:

• Completed four-page original application form
• Two letters of reference
• Official high school and/or college transcripts
• Essay from applicant titled: Why I Should Receive the Marek Scholarship

C. Awards

1. The number and dollar amount of awards will be determined by the Scholarship Committee. The minimum award will be $1,000 and the maximum could be $10,000.
2. The applications will be reviewed by the Marek Scholarship Committee. The committee will consider each applicant's interest in construction, grades, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and financial need.
3. Some restrictions may be made on the use of the funds.
4. All scholarship recipients will be notified on or before May 5, 2017. Scholarship funds will be disbursed upon receipt of proof of enrollment.
5. If selected you will be required to provide us with your Social Security Number for distribution of funds. We will contact you for that information.

D. Miscellaneous

1. For application forms, click here to download.
2. You can also call Yesenia Aguilar at 713-681-2626 x3196 or e-mail [email protected].
3. Send completed application packet to:

Marek
Attn: Yesenia Aguilar
2115 Judiway Dr.
Houston, Texas 77018