ZMM Architects and Engineers is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund with a contribution of $120,000 to the Marshall University Foundation, aimed at supporting engineering students from West Virginia.
The scholarship was unveiled Thursday, October 10, 2024 in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall Rotunda at Marshall University in Huntington. During the event, representatives from ZMM Architects and Engineers, Marshall University and the Marshall University Foundation shared how this scholarship initiative will benefit local students and contribute to workforce development in the state.
The scholarship fund aims to alleviate financial burdens for aspiring engineers from West Virginia, encouraging more students to pursue careers in engineering. With the increasing demand for engineers, this initiative seeks to nurture local talent and enhance the state’s workforce.
“We are proud to invest in future engineers through this scholarship fund and support President Smith’s vision of Marshall for All,” says Adam Krason, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, ALEP, principal and architect at ZMM Architects and Engineers. “This scholarship helps us alleviate financial burdens for West Virginia students and fosters a new generation of skilled professionals who will contribute to the industry and the region’s growth. Creating this scholarship at Marshall University is a testament to our commitment to education and workforce development. What we do at ZMM is more than architecture, it’s about building a legacy.”
Founded in 1959, ZMM is recognized as the premier architecture and engineering firm in the region, employing over 65 professionals across operations in West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. The firm has been honored with 24 American Institute of Architects (AIA) West Virginia Chapter Design Awards since 2005, underscoring its commitment to excellence in design and community engagement.
“We are able to make this contribution because of the opportunities afforded to us by our clients and the dedication of the ZMM team,” Krason says.
The scholarship recipient will be a full-time student in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences who is a resident of West Virginia. First preference will be given to a student who has completed or plans to complete an internship with ZMM. The award will be renewable up to four years, or eight semesters, if the recipient maintains a good academic standing of 2.5 GPA or higher. The dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, or their designee, will select the recipient and renew the award in cooperation with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
“We are immensely grateful to ZMM Architects and Engineers for their generous support toward our engineering program. This scholarship will make a significant difference in the lives of our students and is a vital contribution to our Marshall For All initiative,” says Brad Smith, president of Marshall University. “This partnership with ZMM will help ensure that more students can succeed regardless of any financial constraints. Their support affirms a shared commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders and we couldn’t be prouder to partner with them in this effort.”
