How much funding does Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships provide?

Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships provides Varies (historical average ~$1,558 per recipient based on $67,000 awarded to 43 students in 2024) in funding.

Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships

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Funding Amount

Varies (historical average ~$1,558 per recipient based on $67,000 awarded to 43 students in 2024)

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships

Overview: The Building Industry Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to support higher education for children of BIA members and other qualifying students.

Geographic Scope: Central South Carolina (Midlands region)

Focus Areas:

Support for students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions

Preference for children of Building Industry Association members

Assistance for deserving students meeting program criteria

Eligibility:

Children of BIA of Central SC association members

Other students meeting criteria set by the Foundation

Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in accredited colleges/universities

Award History:

Over the past 24 years, the Foundation has awarded $910,500 in total scholarships

43 students received scholarships in 2024, totaling $67,000

Recipients have attended institutions including Clemson University, University of South Carolina, College of Charleston, The Citadel, Wofford College, Columbia College, Midlands Technical College, and USC Beaufort

Foundation Background:

Established in 1993 under bequest from the Building Industry Association of Central SC

Purpose: Providing assistance to those less fortunate or otherwise deserving for community betterment

Funded by events (annual BIA Golf Classic presented by 84 Lumber) and private contributions

Board of Trustees includes prominent building industry leaders

Contact Information:

Phone: (803) 256-6238

Text: (803) 525-1120

Email: alex@columbiabuilders.com (Alex James, BIA)

Mailing Address: Building Industry Charitable Foundation, 625 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

How to Apply:
1. Access scholarship application materials (referenced as "Scholarship Application" on the scholarships page)
2. Complete the scholarship application form
3. Submit application by the deadline

Contact for Questions:

Alex James (BIA Scholarship Coordinator)

Phone/Text: (803) 525-1120

Email: alex@columbiabuilders.com

Note: Specific application materials and required documentation details are referenced but not fully detailed in the provided content. Applicants should contact Alex James or visit the scholarships page directly for complete application requirements and submission instructions.

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