SITE Advancement Foundation Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Six Local Students
Date Posted: May 29, 2025
Posted In: News, People, Workforce,
The SITE Advancement Foundation is proud to announce the six recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. Each student has been awarded $5,000 to support their college education. Now in its 25th year, the program has provided more than $400,000 in scholarships to students whose families are connected to the construction industry through SITE member companies.
Funded by voluntary contributions from SITE Improvement Association member companies and the SITE Advancement Foundation Scholarship Fund, this initiative highlights the industry’s continued commitment to the families who help build the region’s infrastructure.
Behind every scholarship is a company who chose to give back. That generosity echoes through generations.
These scholarships are more than financial assistance. They are a demonstration of the values of an industry that understands the importance of investing in people, not just projects.
“While all recipients may not enter into the construction industry directly, their achievements and aspirations reflect the collective impact of our industry,” said Jeremy Bennett, Executive Director of SITE Improvement Association. “Every scholarship we award strengthens the bond between our member companies and the communities they help shape.”
This year, nearly 60 students applied for the scholarship. Applicants were evaluated based on academic achievement, community involvement, financial need, and a personal essay on how the construction industry has positively impacted their lives.
Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients:
Faith Beckmann
Sponsored by Nor-Vel Grading & Excavating, LLC
Faith is completing her junior year at Westminster College, where she is studying history and museum studies. She works in the Westminster Archives and serves as a seasonal interpreter at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. This is her fourth SAF scholarship.
Angelina Casey
Sponsored by Castle Contracting, LLC
Angelina is a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she is double majoring in music and political science. She plans to attend law school after graduation. This is her second SAF scholarship.
Hunter Hathaway
Sponsored by McConnell & Associates Corporation
Hunter is studying physical therapy at St. Louis University. Inspired by high school athletics, he hopes to become a certified athletic trainer working in professional sports. This is his third SAF scholarship.
Madeline Kiehne
Sponsored by Bloomsdale Excavating Co., Inc.
Madeline is entering her third year at the University of Missouri-Columbia as a biomedical engineering major. She plans to pursue a career related to how medications are developed and delivered.
Wesley Kiehne
Sponsored by Bloomsdale Excavating Co., Inc.
Wesley is graduating from Saxony Lutheran High School and will attend Maryville University this fall to study finance. He hopes to become a financial advisor.
Mason Neal
Sponsored by Kuesel Excavating Co., Inc.
Mason is a junior mathematics major at the University of Mississippi and part of the university’s Intelligence and Security Studies program. He hopes to intern with a national intelligence agency. This is his fourth SAF scholarship.
Each of these students represents a different path, but all are part of a larger story about the value of support, the power of opportunity, and the long-term impact of the construction industry on families and futures.
Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year will be available later this year.