Thanks to the generous contributions from all nine AGC of California District Boards, the AGC President Scholarship Fund, the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF) board, Marina Landscape Maintenance, Inc. and the California Landscape Irrigation Council (CLIC) Inc, a total of $106,000 in scholarships and grants were awarded in 2025!
Scholarships were awarded to 54 individuals including students pursuing a college degree in construction-related majors as well as individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Grants were awarded to 24 different AGC Student Chapters, middle/high schools, CTE/ROP, pre-apprenticeship programs, community-based and/or non-profit programs in California. For a full list,
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship & Grant Recipients!
Marina Landscape, Inc. Scholarship – $2,500
- Alana Fernadez
California Landscape and Irrigation Council (CLIC) Scholarship – $1,000
- Daniel Aguirre
AGC of California Bay Bridges District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $13,750.00
- UC Berkely, Student Chapter Grant
- Rising Sun for Opportunity, School/Community Grant
- Daniel Rangel Jr., College Scholarship
- Ayushi Pravin Parmar, College Scholarship
- Jaesha Pressley, College Scholarship
- Charmaine Jones, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Dia Flood, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Roary Raquel Rothman, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Remy Zarate, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Natalia Lopez, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Erick Pablo, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Zeus Perez, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Hayden Coon, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Eric Landeros, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Patrick Bertetta, Skilled Trades Scholarship
AGC of California Orange County District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $10,000
- John Houk, College Scholarship
- Mason McDonough, College Scholarship
- Carlos Chavez Bernas, College Scholarship
- Thereza Pena, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- North Orange County Regional Occupational Program, School/Community Grant
- Vitalink, School/Community Grant
- Estancia High School, School/Community Grant
- John Bouabsi, School/Community Grant
- Thereza Pena, School/Community Grant
AGC of California Riverside/San Bernadino District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $10,000
- Supisara Suphakijanan, College Scholarship
- Agustin Castillo, College Scholarship
- Cassandra Dedrick, Skilled Trades Scholarship
- Cal Baptist Student Chapter, Student Chapter Grant
- Rancho Verde High School, Student/ Community Grant
- Colton High School/STEAM Club, Student/ Community Grant
AGC of California San Joaquin District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $12,500
- Isabel Fonseca, College Scholarship
- Daniel Aguirre, College Scholarship
- Carlos Vargas, College Scholarship
- Luke Hall, College Scholarship
- Jordyn Fuentes, College Scholarship
- CSU Fresno, Student Chapter Grant
- Bricklayer and Allied Crafts Local 3, School/Community Grant
- CTEC High School, School/Community Grant
AGC of California South Bay District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $8,500.00
- Jenny Liu, College Scholarship
- Diego Balino Martinez, College Scholarship
- Mario Melo, College Scholarship
- Noel Senot, Skilled Trade Scholarship
- San Jose State University, Student Chapter Grant
- Stanford University, Student Chapter Grant
- Santa Clara University, Student Chapter Grant
- North Salinas High School, School/Community Grant
AGC of California Tri-Counties District Scholarship and Grant Recipients – $10,000
- Emily Edmondson, College Scholarship
- Xanthus Aurelius Poole Silverstein, College Scholarship
- Tyson Portmann, College Scholarship
- Eric Dam, College Scholarship
- Dominic Sousa, College Scholarship
- Abel Ritter, College Scholarship
- Elise Blomquist, College Scholarship
- Cal Poly Student Chapter, Student Chapter Grant
“There are many great opportunities in the construction industry that get overlooked by the vast majority of the population. Throughout my early years of life, I had a misconception about the construction industry. I did not understand the level of training and skill it takes to be a construction professional.” – Xanthus Silverstein, College Scholarship Recipient
“I’ve learned to thrive under pressure, to adapt, and to lead. I will continue to grow into a leader who not only builds structures but also builds opportunities for others.” – Diego Balino Martinez
The AGC Construction Education Foundation understands the essential role trained talent plays in our industry’s ability to perform construction and improvement projects vital to the way Californian’s live, work and play. As we look to the future, we have new and exciting ways to invest in the most important part of our industry: our workforce. AGC CEF offers innovative programs, such as our scholarship programs, to current industry professionals and students pursuing an education and career in construction so that they have the support needed to advance their careers in construction. As a non-profit, AGC CEF is 100% dependent on charitable donations, grant funds, and sponsorships to successfully operate these programs and support the industry.
Please join us as we work together to ensure a prosperous future for the construction industry.
