Building for the Future…Scholarships

Skilled Trades Scholarships & Training Grants

Workforce development scholarships and training grants will be awarded to community college or technical school students seeking a career in a construction related skilled trade.

Eligibility Criteria & General Information:

  • Scholarships and training grants will be awarded to students who are entering a program considered to be a skilled trade in the construction industry including but not limited to carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.
  • Scholarships and training grants will be for specific training courses and courses of study, awarded for a semester at local community college and/or workforce development training organization.
  • Scholarship recipients will be eligible for consideration for renewal if they maintain satisfactory progress in their studies and reapply each semester.
  • Scholarships and training grants will be considered on the recommendation of an advisor/teacher and on the applicant’s future plans in the construction industry as determined by the answers on the scholarship application.
  • The amount and number of scholarships and training grants awarded will be determined by the Construction Careers Scholarship Committee based on the number of applications.
  • Scholarship and training grants will be awarded at least twice per year or possibly more frequently.

To Apply for a Scholarship / Training Grant

Download the following two forms…complete application and provide your advisor/instructor the recommendation form to be submitted with your application.

How to Submit Your Application & Advisor Form:

Submit your completed Application and Advisor Form via email or mail

EMAIL:  Cheryl Collins  ccollins@greensborobuilders.org     OR

MAIL:  Greensboro Builders Association – Construction Careers Scholarship Committee
               PO Box 41135      Greensboro, NC  27404

For additional information, contact the Greensboro Builders Association at (336) 855-6255