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Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships

BUILDING INDUSTRY CHARITABLE

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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships

Overview: The Building Industry Charitable Foundation provides scholarships to students, with a focus on children of Building Industry Association members and other qualifying students.

Geographic Scope: Central South Carolina (Midlands region)

Background:

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

Over 24 years (as of 2024), has awarded $910,500 in scholarships

In 2024, awarded $67,000 to 43 students

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

Purpose: Providing assistance to those less fortunate or otherwise deserving for the betterment of the community, with focus on education.

Eligibility:

Children of Building Industry Association members

Other students meeting program criteria

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

Board of Trustees:

David Clark, Peninsula Homes (President)

Kim O'Quinn, Mungo Homes (Vice President)

John Covert, Covert Homes, LLC (Secretary)

Bin Wilcenski, Building Industry Association (Executive Secretary/Treasurer)

Kim Branham, Synovus

Amy Caskey, Irmo Lock Company/The Modern Locksmith

Jimmy Derrick, Coldwell Banker Realty

Charles Grimsley, Grimsley Builders

Beth Gardner, Guild Mortgage Company

Scott Heron, Precision Property

Earl McLeod, Honorary Member