Builders' Association Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Builders' Association Scholarship Foundation

Description What the Builders Scholarship Foundation does

The Builders Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships using investment income from a dedicated endowment to support students preparing for careers in construction. It focuses on candidates who plan to enter construction-related fields and live or study in the Heartland region served by the associated builders’ organization. The foundation channels member donations into sustained scholarship funding rather than one-time gifts, creating an ongoing resource for eligible students.

Key takeaways

• Mission: support future construction professionals.
• Funding is paid from investment income, not operating budgets.
• Geographic focus: Heartland region (Missouri, Kansas, surrounding area).
• Supports students pursuing construction-related majors.

Eligibility Who can apply

Applicants must plan to be full-time college students in the Heartland during the specified semester (Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) and be enrolled in a construction-related program such as construction management, engineering, or architecture. Eligibility generally requires attendance at a college in the Heartland region and study in a qualifying discipline; applicants should confirm program-specific criteria when the application opens. Maintaining full-time status for the covered semester(s) is a core requirement for award disbursement.

Key takeaways

• Must be full-time college student for the covered semester.
• Region: Heartland colleges (MO, KS, and surrounding area).
• Eligible majors: construction management, engineering, architecture (and related programs).
• Confirm program and institutional eligibility on the application.

Award

Value Scholarship amount and frequency

The foundation’s standard award amount for the Fall 2026–Spring 2027 cycle is $1,750 per semester. Recipients who receive awards for both fall and spring can expect $3,500 for the academic year. Award amounts are funded from the endowment’s investment income and are subject to annual approval by the foundation.

Key takeaways

• Standard award: $1,750 per semester.
• Typical academic-year total (two semesters): $3,500.
• Payments are semester-based checks for the covered academic year.
• Amounts are funded from endowment income and reviewed annually.

Application

Timeline Deadlines and disbursement schedule

The application deadline for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 scholarship cycle is in October (exact date announced annually). Recipients are selected and announced after the application window closes, and scholarship checks are issued for the covered academic year (Fall 2026–Spring 2027). Applicants should consult the foundation’s official announcements each year for precise deadline dates and any changes to the timeline.

Key takeaways

• Application deadline: October (annual; verify exact date).
• Selection and announcement occur after the October deadline.
• Checks issued for the designated academic year (semester-by-semester).
• Watch the foundation’s announcements for yearly updates.

History of the

Award Founding and fund growth

The Builders Scholarship Foundation was established in 1992 to create a persistent source of scholarships for aspiring construction professionals. Through sustained member contributions over the years, the scholarship endowment has grown to exceed $1,000,000, enabling regular scholarship awards from investment income. The structure ensures long-term support for students rather than relying on one-time fundraising drives.

Key takeaways

• Founded in 1992.
• Endowment has grown to more than $1,000,000.
• Scholarships funded from investment income for sustainability.
• Supported by ongoing member donations.

Named

Scholarships List of individual named awards

The Foundation administers 28 named scholarships, each honoring donors, companies, or individuals who support construction education. Below is the current roster of named scholarships available through the Builders Scholarship Foundation.

Key takeaways

• There are 28 distinct named scholarships.
• Each scholarship carries the name of a donor, family, or company.
• Eligible applicants may be considered for one or more named awards depending on criteria.

Named scholarship list

• A.L. Huber Construction Scholarship
• Carl and Josephine Privitera/Mark One Electric Scholarship
• CLC Scholarship
• Don Greenwell Honorary Scholarship
• Firebaugh Construction, Inc. Scholarship
• Flynn Scholarship
• George Betts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
• George J. Shaw Construction Company Scholarship
• Grand Construction Scholarship
• International Builders IBC, Inc. Scholarship
• James L. Hutton, Sr./William W. Hutton Memorial Scholarship
• James L. Skip Hutton, Jr. Scholarship
• J.E. Dunn, Sr. Scholarship
• Jene Hayes/Hayes Drilling, Inc. Scholarship
• John and Jill Dunn Scholarship
• John Rohrer Contracting Company Scholarship
• Kelly Construction Group Scholarship
• Mary McNamara/Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Scholarship
• McCownGordon Construction Scholarship
• Murray Company Scholarship
• Patricia A. Carroll Scholarship
• PCI Scholarship
• Pearce Construction Scholarship
• Phillip W. Moore Memorial Scholarship
• Rau Construction Company Scholarship
• Senter Family Scholarship
• Turner Construction Company Scholarship
• Whitley Construction Scholarship

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