This spring, Okland announced the winners of their second annual Diversity and Women in Construction Scholarships. The two winners – one for each scholarship – will receive $5,000 towards their accredited construction management programs for the upcoming semester, as well as a paid internship at Okland. During this internship, the recipient will be paired with an Okland mentor who will serve as a resource throughout their time with Okland.

After launching the scholarship program in Spring 2023, Okland has continued its commitment to diversifying the construction industry workforce. The Women in Construction Scholarship was established to recognize the significant contributions women make in the construction industry, despite representing only 10.9% of the workforce. The Diversity Scholarship highlights Okland’s belief that a more diverse construction company is a stronger one.

Okland Scholarship Winners: 

Women in Construction 

• Katie Torbit – Katie is expected to graduate in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Design for Architecture and will start her master’s in Architecture in the fall of 2025. 

Diversity in Construction 

• Ahmed Al-Anbagi – Ahmed is expected to graduate in the Winter of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Boise State University. 

The application process for next year’s scholarships will begin in Fall 2024. For more information about Okland’s scholarship program, visit Okland Slideroom or contact scholarships@okland.com. 

Founded in 1918, Okland Construction is a family-owned, privately held company with offices in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Colorado. Okland prides itself on creating remarkable experiences in all its endeavors. The company's core values are rooted in trust, distinct project execution, and shared success.