How much funding does Construction Career Scholarships provide?

Construction Career Scholarships provides $18,000 total per year (approximately $1,000 per recipient) in funding.

When is the deadline for Construction Career Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Construction Career Scholarships

KBE FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$18,000 total per year (approximately $1,000 per recipient)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Construction Career Scholarships

Overview: The KBE Foundation awards scholarships to graduating students from Connecticut Technical High Schools and other Connecticut students pursuing careers in the construction industry.

Geographic Scope: Connecticut

Focus Areas:

Construction industry careers

Trade programs: carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, welding

Construction management (2-year and 4-year degree programs)

State licensure certification classes

Eligibility:

Graduating technical high school seniors from Connecticut Technical High School system

Connecticut students pursuing construction careers

Students pursuing post-high school education in construction-related fields

What Funds Can Be Used For:

Post-high school education programs

Trade training programs and certifications

State licensure certification classes

2- and 4-year degree programs in construction management

Tools needed for construction careers

Background: The KBE Foundation is a non-profit public charity under IRC sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1). The scholarship program launched in 2015. As of 2024, the Foundation has awarded $150,000 to 137 students. The program aims to address the critical shortage of construction workers in Connecticut and nationally.

Contact:

KBE Foundation Inc.

76 Batterson Park Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Email: KBEFoundation@kbefoundation.org

Website: kbefoundation.org