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 list of scholarships, guidelines and applications instructions below and apply by March 29.
About RETC
The Rapid Tunneling & Excavation Conference (RETC) is the nation’s leading tunneling conference, bringing together industry leaders and practitioners from around the world to learn about the most recent advances and breakthroughs in this unique field. RETC takes place June 8-9, 2025 in Dallas, TX and is a comprehensive conference that helps underground construction professionals keep up with the ever-changing and growing tunneling industry, stay on top of new trends and technologies, and connect with colleagues the world over.
Attendance scholarships and special students rates available!
Several scholarship opportunities for conference attendance and academic support provides select students with an opportunity to attend RETC in June where they can experience the challenges, opportunities and rewards of a career in the field of tunneling and underground construction.
View the guidelines and apply hereContact us with questions:
Underground Construction Association Scholarship
Membership Services Department
12999 E. Adam Aircraft Cir
Englewood, CO 80112
303-948-4200
scholarships@smenet.org
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