In memory of the late Greg Bartholomew (pictured above), an exceptional concrete paving professional who advanced his father’s legacy and inspired countless young engineers through his mentorship, dedication, and craftsmanship, Granite Construction and Teichert Construction – two of the contracting firms that Greg worked for during his long tenure in the industry – jointly endowed a $2,500-scholarship annually for two years for a student pursuing careers in concrete paving.

At the behest of Granite and Teichert, Southwest Concrete Pavement Association (SWCPA) worked with scholarship administration firm, Bold.org, to publicize the scholarship to students interested in pursuing a career in the concrete paving industry.

Eleven students initially stood out from all of the applications, with five becoming finalists. After a curated review, Diego Sandoval, a student at California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, was unanimously selected as the recipient of the inaugural Greg Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship.

Upon being notified that he was selected as the scholarship recipient, Diego Sandoval sent the following letter:

Dear Southwest Concrete Pavement Association,

 I’m truly honored and grateful to be selected as the recipient of the Greg Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship. Knowing that this award is dedicated to supporting students who share Greg Bartholomew’s enthusiasm for concrete paving makes this recognition incredibly meaningful to me.

This scholarship lifts a great financial weight from my family and me, allowing me to focus even more on my studies and community work as I pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. Balancing school, extracurriculars, and part-time work has taught me the value of dedication, but your support makes my path forward a lot brighter and more achievable.

As a Sacramento native, the youngest of four kids, and someone who’s always been inspired by my parents’ professions in math education and construction, I’m excited to blend these passions in the field of Civil Engineering. My dream is to help communities by building better infrastructure, and eventually start my own company to make a lasting positive impact, one project at a time. I’m honored to carry on Greg Bartholomew’s legacy through this scholarship, and it motivates me to strive for excellence in every aspect of my education and future career.

Your commitment to ongoing education and advancement in the concrete pavement industry is inspiring. I admire SWCPA’s dedication to supporting students and professionals at every stage of their journey, and I hope to one day give back to others as you have given to me.

Thank you for your generosity and belief in my potential. Your support truly makes a difference, and I look forward to honoring Greg Bartholomew’s memory by contributing positively to the concrete paving community.

Thank you,

Diego Sandoval