Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship

Fine Homebuilding Keep Craft Alive Scholarship

Funder: Fine Homebuilding in partnership with SkillsUSA

Status: Active scholarship program established in 2017

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide)

Award Amount: Five (5) scholarships of $5,000 each, totaling $25,000 annually

Focus Areas:

Construction-related fields

Skilled trades in residential construction and remodeling

Craftsmanship and career advancement in building trades

Eligibility:

Current SkillsUSA members

SkillsUSA alumni association members

Students studying in construction-related fields

Students with passion for their craft

Students planning to pursue continued education including:

- Community college
- Undergraduate programs
- Industry certifications

Program Purpose:
Addresses the skills gap in the construction industry by recognizing the shortage of trained, qualified labor in residential construction and supporting students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

Recognition: Winners are acknowledged at a special reception during the National Leadership and Skills Conference.

Background:
Fine Homebuilding, the authoritative resource for residential construction and remodeling industry, created this scholarship as part of its #KeepCraftAlive campaign to help close the skills gap and celebrate the value of true craftsmanship in the trades.