Meet the Scholars
Class of 2027
Hometown: Syracuse, NE
School: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Texas
"I have always been fascinated by structures and construction, that's why I am pursuing a Construction Engineering degree."
Hometown: O'Neill, NE
School: St Mary's Academy High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska
"I am really looking forward to the internships that Kiewit provides along with the mentoring from the great folks at UNL."
Hometown: La Vista, NE
School: Papillion-La Vista High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Colorado
"I hope that in the future I can use my degree to make something meaningful that has a lasting impact on the community. "
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Concordia Lutheran High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Colorado
"My passion for math and science and desire to solve pressing problems in our environment attracted me to UNL's College of Engineering and the amazing work Kiewit has done and plans to do."
Hometown: Mound, MN
School: Holy Family Catholic High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Florida
"I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering and using my degree to innovate things to better our society... I am looking forward to developing myself to become a Complete Engineer and interning with Kiewit to learn what it means to be a mechanical engineer."
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
School: Cedar Falls High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): New Jersey
"I hope that with my degree I can design and build life-changing infrastructure for people all over the world."
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
School: Lincoln Christian High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska
"I am planning to major in Civil Engineering at the University and hope to use my degree as a civil engineer in either the public or private sector when I graduate."
Hometown: Gretna, NE
School: Millard West High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska
"I... worked as a carpentry intern during my junior and senior years outside of school. This experience led me to discovering Construction Management at UNL, where I intend to continue my knowledge in the construction field."
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Millard West High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): California
"I hope that with my degree I can have a positive impact wherever I go, as well as inspire others to pursue education in science and math. "
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Omaha Westside High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): South Carolina
"The ACE Program increased my interests and attention to major in Civil Engineering due to the semester projects and all of the lessons that were learned in the process. My goal is to have the opportunity to give back to the community by advancing parts of the world to make sure everything is safe, reliable, and updated for future generations. "
Class of 2026
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
School: Lincoln Southeast High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Washington, Kansas
"Most of my life has been defined by my passion for engineering and its intricate relationship with both mathematics and science, however through this program I look forward to integrating other concepts into this aspiration—allowing room for less concrete topics more akin to professionalism or accountability."
Hometown: Columbus, NE
School: Scotus Central High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Louisiana, Kansas
"I am excited to experience what engineers do on a daily basis, and help make important structures through my internships."
Hometown: Maple Grove, MN
School: Maple Grove High School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Ohio, Colorado
"I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with intent to use my degree to help design and create more sustainable projects within the engineering and construction industry."
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Omaha North High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Virginia, Nebraska
"It’s been my childhood passion to make things that would help people, so this seemed like a perfect career choice. Through the help from Kiewit, I know I can accomplish this goal, and change the world. "
Hometown: Fremont, NE
School: Fremont High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Texas, Oregon
"I am already so thankful for the people the Kiewit Scholar Program has surrounded me with. I am excited for the skills they will teach me not only as an engineer but also a leader!"
Hometown: Elkhorn, NE
School: Elkhorn South High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska, Hawaii
"Through the Kiewit Scholars program, I aspire to become a better engineer and human through the Complete Engineer program. "
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: Lane Technical High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Portland
Additional Experience: Whiting-Turner Internship, Illinois
"I plan to work in the energy sector and have a lasting impact on the world around me."
Hometown: Papillion, NE
School: Papillion-LaVista High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Colorado, Kansas
"After obtaining my Civil Engineering degree, I plan to use my newfound technical skills and leadership in order to serve my community. "
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
School: Tom Clark High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Hawaii, New York
"The advantage Kiewit has given me will contribute to my main future career goal, which is serving the unique-abilities community through advocacy, accessible infrastructure, and enforcing ADA guidelines."
Class of 2025
Hometown: Wellsville, MO
School: Wellsville High School
Major: Construction Management
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Texas, Colorado, Maine
"After receiving my degree in Construction Management, I look forward to the potential opportunity to work for Kiewit on projects across North America and developing and managing real estate properties as a hobby."
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
School: Lincoln Southwest High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Hawaii, Alaska
Additional Experience: Benesch Internship, Nebraska
"Through the Kiewit Scholars program, I am aspiring to be the best version of myself, become the most equipped for engineering, and launch myself into the rest of my post-college years."
Hometown: Kearney, NE
School: Kearney Senior High School
Major: Construction Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska, Texas, Tennessee
"I am looking forward to the opportunities the Kiewit Scholars Program will give me, whether it's traveling abroad or taking a tour of Kiewit headquarters."
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Marian High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska, Colorado
Additional Experience: Engineering Education Undergraduate Research, Nebraska
"I am looking forward to my future participation in creating and designing utilities that will advance society and serve the needs of others."
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: De La Salle Institute School
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Arizona, Washington, New York
"I look forward to establishing new roots and networks within different states as I intern with Kiewit. I intend to make the best of this amazing opportunity and contribute to the development of the world."
Hometown: Kearney, NE
School: Kearney Senior High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Nebraska
Additional Experience: Engineering Education Undergraduate Research, Nebraska
"I am currently majoring in civil engineering and hope to eventually use this career to help improve the way humans interact with the environment on a daily basis."
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
School: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Major: Civil Engineering
Kiewit Internship Location(s): Kansas, Oregon, Nebraska
Additional Experience: Nebraska Department of Transportation Internship, Nebraska
"I am most looking forward to the hands-on experience and to studying abroad!"