Inspiring younger generations to pursue careers in the home building industry is beneficial for everyone. Whether pursuing a degree in a construction-related field or developing a skilled trade through a technical program, scholarships can be helpful in easing the associated financial strain.
Below, BUILDER rounded up seven construction industry scholarships you can share with the interns in your office.
PulteGroup “Build Your Future” SkillPointe Scholarship
As the nation’s third-largest home builder, PulteGroup has renewed its investment in scholarships of $3,000 to $5,000 for individuals pursuing career paths related to residential home building. The scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of builders. It is open to individuals of all backgrounds seeking or enrolled in education/training for career paths related to home building that don’t require a four-year degree. SkillPointeFoundation.org
Building Hope Scholarship
The Building Hope Scholarship provides financial support to qualified students interested in advancing their education and training in building industry related fields. Hope S. Bettilyon, former president of the NAHB Women’s Auxiliary, now known as the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council, initiated the scholarship in 1955. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time or part-time students at the start of the fall semester at a college, university, or trade school with at least one course or trade-related program remaining after the scholarship is received. nahb.org
DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Stanley Black & Decker established the DEWALT Trades Scholarship to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker Trade Goals. The DEWALT Trades Scholarship is providing 40 awards of up to $5,000 each to students and makers. dewalt.com
NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
The NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation awards over $250,000 each year to qualified recipients in construction-related programs. Undergraduate and construction trades scholarships are available through the foundation and aim to assist in providing the construction industry with trained employees through higher education and certified training programs. nawic.org
Build U Scholarship
Build Smart Institute offers the Build U Scholarship to interested and qualified learners aged 18 years old and above, subject to available funding. Individuals will be provided with the access they need to receive skilled trades training and, ultimately, enter a career in construction. The scholarship supports the tuition cost for CORE Fundamentals of Construction and other training courses ranging from carpentry to plumbing. buildsmartinstitute.com
Strategies for Success Scholarship
For active students pursuing an education in a housing-related course of study, the Strategies for Success Scholarship provides financial support to qualified students interested in advancing their education in housing industry related programs including construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design, trade specialties, and more. NAHB PWB’s past national president Deborah Ferland and Austin Ferland initiated the scholarship in 2001. nahb.org
Fine Homebuilding KeepCraftAlive Scholarship
With various scholarships available to SkillsUSA members, the Fine Homebuilding KeepCraftAlive Scholarship is for students in a home building-related pathway—like plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and electrical—that plan to continue study at the college or postsecondary level. Applicants must be in grade 11 or 12 of high school or a current postsecondary or college student. skillsusa.org
