If you are interested in a career in underground engineering, we can help you get there.
Scholarship opportunities exist to help further your career aspirations. Apply for conference participation and academic scholarships.
Review the scholarship guidelines and application instructions below and apply by October 4, 2026.
Scholarship Opportunities Include:
Scholarship for Conference Attendance provides selected students with an opportunity to attend where they can learn all about civil engineering underground – essentially the integration of geotechnical, structural and construction engineering – and meet professionals working in the industry. The UCA Young Members are sponsoring ten students to attend the Cutting Edge Conference.
To apply you will need to login using your SME/UCA credentials. You can create a free account to apply if you do not already have one.
About the Cutting Edge Conference:
The annual Cutting Edge Conference examines the latest advances in tunneling technology, its methodology and how they can be harnessed to assist the nation’s major upcoming underground projects.
You’ll find cutting edge perspectives on a range of topics, including meeting industry challenges, developments in materials technology, and methodologies in sustainability.
Attendance scholarships and special students rates available!
Contact Us With Questions:
Underground Construction Association Scholarships
12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle
Englewood, CO 80112
303-948-4200
scholarships@smenet.org
