NOW OPEN 2023 BIAW Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

Since its inception, BIAW has awarded over $670,000 in scholarships and grants. We provide scholarships to students pursuing a career in the home building industry and grants to organizations with programs dedicated to educating tomorrow’s home builders.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Who Should Apply?

Washington state residents only Students who will be applying to any Washington state accredited community, vocational/technical college, or university Students who can demonstrate a need for additional funding to complete their programs in construction industry-related fields of study

GRANTS

Who Should Apply?

Organizations requesting funding for programs in a construction industry-related field of study, including but not limited to: construction career training, continuing education, apprenticeship programs, skills assessment programs.

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2023

The selection committee plans to make its decision in early June. All applicants will be mailed notice of their final status shortly after decisions are made.

Apply here!

or find more information on Biaw.com

Encourage them to apply for scholarships

BIAW, NAHB, local associations and others offer scholarships to pursue trades education. Check them out here and encourage students to apply: biaw.com/scholarships-and-grants

Open to questions

Answer as many questions as you can but always feel free to refer them back to BIAW.

For more information about workforce development or to get involved with the BIAW Workforce Development task force, contact Education and Workforce Development Director Al Audette at (360) 352-7800 x 105 or ala@biaw.com

The road to college is not the answer for everyone. The BIAW Workforce Development Task Force partnered with BIAW’s communications team to create the Painting Pathways video highlighting how trades can pave the way to success, financial stability and lifelong skills.