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 September 25.
About Cutting Edge
From the East to the West Coast, North America’s tunneling industry is flourishing. 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.
Find leading perspectives on a range of topics, including workplace culture, industry challenges and new technologies. Cutting Edge is a great opportunity to learn about the next generation of underground construction projects in North America and meet the owners building them.
Attendance scholarships and special students rates available!
- This is a fantastic opportunity for ten students to attend the Cutting Edge Conference, and learn all about civil engineering underground – essentially the integration of geotechnical, structural and construction engineering – and meet professionals working in the industry.
- Scholarship applications are open from August 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Contact 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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