Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship

Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship

Funder: Fine Homebuilding in partnership with SkillsUSA

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States)

Focus Areas: Construction-related fields and skilled trades

Overview: This scholarship program was established in partnership with Fine Homebuilding to address the skills gap in the residential construction and remodeling industry. The program aims to support students pursuing careers in construction trades and related fields.

Eligibility:

Current SkillsUSA members

SkillsUSA alumni association members

Students studying in construction-related fields

Students with a passion for their craft

Students planning to pursue continued education including:

- Community college programs
- Undergraduate programs
- Industry certifications

Award Details:

Number of Awards: 5 scholarships

Amount per Award: $5,000

Total Program Funding: $25,000 annually for 2017-18 academic year

About the Partner: Fine Homebuilding is the most trusted and authoritative resource for the residential construction and remodeling industry. The publication launched the #KeepCraftAlive campaign to help close the skills gap by raising awareness of skills training and educational opportunities and funding student scholarships.

Contact Information:

Website: www.finehomebuilding.com

Program information: www.finehomebuilding.com/2016/12/27/help-keep-craft-alive

SkillsUSA: skillsusa.org

Background: This partnership addresses the significant disparity between the employment demands of a growing housing industry and the shortage of trained, qualified labor. The construction industry faces a critical skills gap that is impacting home building across the country.