Scholarships Honoring our Family Members, Company Founder and President
Paul Koziell
Paul Koziell served as CPM Constructors’ President from 2016 - 2022, and had been an officer of the company since 2004. Paul served as MBTA Board President in 2016. This MBTA scholarship honors his service to the industry and his support for construction and engineering education.
His bachelors degree in history from the University of New Hampshire and law degree from Suffolk University gave him a unique perspective on the industry, which he enjoyed sharing with co-workers, competitors, and students alike.
The application deadline is in September, go to https://mbtaonline.org/foundation/scholarships/ to see the application deadline date, eligibility criteria and to submit an application.
Eldon Morrison
Eldon Morrison founded CPM Constructors in 1985, served as its President until 2016, then as CEO until 2022. He was a leader in the Maine construction and engineering industry and was a lifelong supporter of education, earning his bachelors of engineering from the University of Maine and earning numerous professional certifications including professional engineer, licensed land surveyor, and real estate agent license. He served as the AGC Board President in 2007 and was a founding member of the AGC Maine Education Foundation.
Eldon valued education and career growth for employees of CPM Constructors. To promote this belief, the CPM Constructors’ AGC Scholarship gives priority to employees and their family members. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity! March 1st is the application deadline, go to https://agcmaine.org/scholarship/ to see the eligibility criteria and to submit an application.
Maine Better Transportation Association, Paul M. Koziell Scholarship
Associated General Contractors of Maine Education Foundation,
Additional Scholarship Opportunities with our Industry Partners
This fund was established in 2003 by Eldon Morrison in honor of his friend and long-time business partner, Millard Pray, who joined the company in 1986. Matching funds were provided by MBTA members. Pray is a past president of MBTA and, along with his colleague Don Raye, was instrumental in expanding the scope and reach of the MBTA Educational Foundation. Millard is a self-taught, self-made individual who learned on the job and rose to the top of his profession. Millard makes the selections for the scholarship in his name, which goes to students who are affiliated with CPM Constructors, regardless of their fields of study.
The application deadline is in September, go to https://mbtaonline.org/foundation/scholarships/ to see the application deadline date, eligibility criteria and to submit an application.
Maine Better Transportation Association, Millard W. Pray Scholarship
This scholarship is for students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Construction Related Engineering Programs or Construction Related Trade Programs. Business Administration/Management majors are also eligible if they have declared a minor in one of the following: Accounting, Finance or Risk Management and Insurance. For additional eligibility criteria and for current application deadline, go to https://maine.cfma.org/chapters/resources/scholarship.