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Scholarship

The Build and Make Scholarship

$2,000 for two students, $1,000 each, studying construction or manufacturing. Apply by November 14, 2026.

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Award

$2,000 total

Two winners, $1,000 each.

Deadline

November 14, 2026

Apply on Bold.org.

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Winners announced

December 15, 2026

Applied before? You're welcome to apply again.

Who can apply

Undergraduate & graduate students

Studying construction or manufacturing at an accredited U.S. institution.

Why we fund it

The people who will build the next forty years are in class right now.

Eldorado Tools has supplied drill bits and cutting tools to contractors, fabricators and installers for over thirty years. The tradespeople, engineers and project managers our customers will hire next are students today, and some of them are working jobs, raising families or serving in uniform while they study.

The Build and Make Scholarship puts money in their hands early. It's open to students across construction and manufacturing, from architecture and civil engineering to robotics and supply chain, and both sides get equal weight.

632students applied in our first round
$2,000awarded this round, double last year
15fields of study qualify
30+years supplying the trades
Class of 2025

Meet our first two winners

Chosen from 632 applicants in December 2025: an architect building for the climate that's coming, and a Navy sailor heading for the job site.

Read their full story →
Dajia Dominguez

Dajia Dominguez

University of Miami

Dual master's: Architecture + Real Estate Development & Urbanism

Miami, FL

Researching hemp-based building for hurricane country

A Parsons School of Design graduate, Dajia is testing hempcrete, a carbon-storing, mold-resistant material, for storm-prone tropical coasts. She mentors high-school students through ArcScholars and plans to start a firm designing affordable, climate-resilient buildings.

I hope to influence not just what we build, or how, but who we build it for.

From Dajia's scholarship essay
Read Dajia's story →
Tonya Chaney

Tonya Chaney

Purdue University Global

Construction Management, 4.0 GPA

U.S. Navy · Oxnard, CA

Ten years of Navy service. Next stop: the job site.

Finishing a decade of active duty while working toward a master's in operations and construction management, Tonya is headed for a career in construction project management, and coaches youth soccer on the side.

My goal is to use my military experience and new education to create a meaningful impact in the construction and manufacturing industries.

From Tonya's thank-you letter
Read Tonya's story →
In their own words

Dear Eldorado Tools,

I'm incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of the Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship. Your support helps ease the financial responsibilities of graduate school, allowing me to focus on my studies and prepare for my upcoming transition to civilian life.

Knowing that organizations like Eldorado Tools Inc. are invested in the growth of future professionals motivates me to give back to others in the same way. Thank you for believing in me and for helping make my ambitions possible.

Tonya ChaneyU.S. Navy · Purdue University Global · 2025 winner

Who can apply

Built for the people who build and make things

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students at an accredited U.S. institution, studying any of these fields:

Build

Construction & the built world

  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture & Building Science
  • Construction Engineering Technology
  • Surveying & Geomatics

Make

Manufacturing & engineering

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Robotics & Automation Engineering

Lead

Operations & management

  • Supply Chain Management & Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Business Administration (Operations or Finance)
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Professional Trades Administration

Construction and manufacturing get equal weight. Our goal is a group of winners who will lead across both industries, the people who build our world and the people who make what it's built with.

How to apply

One essay. Three questions. Due November 14, 2026.

Apply at Bold.org
01

Make a free Bold.org profile

Bold.org runs the application for us. Creating a student account is free, and your profile works for other scholarships there too.

02

Write your essay

Answer the three questions below in your own words. Be specific about what you want to build or make, and for whom.

03

Submit by November 14, 2026

We announce the winners on December 15, 2026. Applied last year? You're welcome to apply again.

The essay prompt

Tell us how your field of study will empower you to shape the future of your career, what impact you hope to make in your career, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

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For schools & counselors

Share it with your students

If your financial-aid office, career center or department keeps a list of outside scholarships, you're welcome to add this one. The listing on the right has everything a student needs. Copy it as-is or edit it to fit your page.

Please link to this page rather than the application form. We update it every round with the current dates and award, so your link never goes stale.

Questions? Email sales@eldoradotools.com.

Scholarship listing
Name
The Build and Make Scholarship
Sponsor
Eldorado Tools
Award
$2,000 total, two winners at $1,000 each
Deadline
November 14, 2026
Winners
Announced December 15, 2026
Eligibility
Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students at accredited U.S. institutions studying construction or manufacturing
To apply
One essay, submitted on Bold.org
Questions

Before you apply

Anything else? Contact us or email sales@eldoradotools.com.

Who can apply?
Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students at an accredited U.S. college or university who are studying construction or manufacturing. The fields above all qualify.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Applications go through Bold.org, and student accounts there are free.
Do I need to be an Eldorado Tools customer?
No. You don't need to buy anything or have an account with us.
I applied last year. Can I apply again?
Yes. Past applicants are welcome to apply again in the new round.
How much is the award, and when is the deadline?
$2,000 in total: two winners receive $1,000 each. Apply by November 14, 2026. We announce the winners on December 15, 2026.
Who won last time?
Dajia Dominguez (University of Miami, architecture) and Tonya Chaney (Purdue University Global, construction management), chosen from 632 applicants. Read their story.

Let's get started

This round we're awarding $2,000: two winners, $1,000 each. Applications close November 14, 2026, and we'll announce the winners on December 15. Good luck!

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