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Washington Home Builders Foundation
The Washington Home Builders Foundation (WHBF) was founded in 2012 by the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) as a way to address educational and workforce needs within the building industry through charitable activities.
Our Mission: We work to empower and inspire the next generation of builders by advancing building-related education, unlocking academic opportunities and career possibilities while fostering a culture of innovation, enthusiasm, and excellence in the building industry.
Our Vision: We strive to be a leading organization that transforms the building industry. We envision a future where every individual has access to quality education, training, and resources necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving building industry, ultimately leading to sustainable and resilient communities
Scholarships
We provide scholarships to students who have demonstrated a passion and commitment to developing a career in the home building industry.
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
Application Deadline and Notification
All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025. 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.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Michael Zaharias
Perry Technical Institute
Electrician
Moises Santos Reyes
Perry Technical Institute
Plumbing Certification
Noah Rozema
Gonzaga University
Mechanical Engineering
Jose Romero
Perry Technical Institute
Electrician
Justino Peral
Perry Technical Institute
Electrical Technology
Ervin Osorio
Perry Technical Institute
Plumbing Certification
Laura Muntean
University of Washington
Civil Engineering
Christian Montelongo
Perry Technical Institute
Post-secondary Education
Gregory Killian
Seattle University
Civil Engineering
Miguel Hernandez
Perry Technical Institute
Post-secondary Education
Santos Espinosa Arteaga
Perry Technical Institute
Electrical Technology
Saul De La Cruz
Perry Technical Institute
Electrician
Tim Colby
University of Washington-Tacoma
Civil Engineering
Alan Chavez
Perry Technical Institute
Electrical Technology
Luis Ceballos
Perry Technical Institute
Plumbing Certification
Damien Cavazos
Perry Technical Institute
Electrical Technology
Brian Arreola
Perry Technical Institute
Journey-level Electrician
Richard Beckman
University of Washington
Mechanical Engineering
Jesus Mendoza
Perry Technical Institute
Electrical Technology
Jamie Bekel
University of Washington
Architectural Design
Darien Peters
Perry Technical Institute
Plumbing Certification
Abel Macias
Perry Technical Institute
Plumbing Technician
Brooklynn Hoffman
Lower Columbia Community College
Welding
Conner Banta
Gonzaga University
Mechanical Engineering
Bryan Sheedy
Washington State University
Construction Management
Grants
We offer grants to organizations with programs in construction-related fields of study, residential construction career training, continuing education, apprenticeship, and skills assessment services, and technical training programs educating tomorrow’s home builders.
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).
Funding Grant Deadline and Notification
All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2025. 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 for Grants2024 Grant Recipients
- Kitsap Building Association
- Coupeville School District
- Ridgefield High School
- Perry Technical Institute
- Wenatchee High School
- Building Beyond the Walls
- Community Boat Project
- Economic Development Council of San Juan County
Local home building association scholarships and grants
Local building industry associations across Washington offer scholarships and grants to support trade education in their communities. Deadlines vary.
Open to Clark County students pursuing a career in the building industry.
Apply
Open to students seeking education related to the homebuilding industry and a special scholarship for women seeking education and training.
Apply
Provides paid internship opportunities in the home construction industry, focusing on carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting & coating and HVAC.
Apply
Open to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently intend to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry.
Apply
Provides up to $2,500 to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, currently residing within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor counties
Apply
Open to BIAWC member company owners or employees and their families pursuing post-secondary education.
Apply
Offers scholarships to members and their employees in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla areas.
Apply
Applicants must be pursuing a degree by taking multiple courses in a field of study that enhances their education and benefits the building trades.
Apply
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence
Open to students graduating from high school who completed (or are in the process of completing) their second course in a single career and technical education program.
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Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarships
Open to high school seniors, graduates or GED graduates enrolled in or planning to enroll in an approved trade program at an accredited two-year college, vocational or technical school, or other approved trade program.
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Washington Home Builders Foundation
Empower and inspire the next generation of builders by advancing building-related education, unlocking academic opportunities and career possibilities while fostering a culture of innovation, and excellence in the building industry.
Learn MoreThank You Donors
Our current donors who help support our scholarship and grant efforts.
City of Tacoma
BIAW Member Services Corporation
Timberland Bank
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations
Woodworth Family Foundation
The Norcliffe Foundation
BECU