Installed Building Products Building for Tomorrow Scholarship Grant

Installed Building Products Building for Tomorrow Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: February 04, 2026

Summary

The Installed Building Products Building for Tomorrow Scholarship, established by The Columbus Foundation, aims to support employees and their families in pursuing educational goals. Award amounts include $5,000 annually for the duration of a program or degree, with a special $10,000 scholarship for a candidate demonstrating the highest financial need. Open to anyone attending accredited institutions in the U.S., preference is given to those in construction-related fields.

Overview

The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established. Installed Building Products Building for Tomorrow Scholarship Installed Building Products believes in the power of education and its ability to change lives for the better. The Building for Tomorrow Scholarship Program is designed to enable our employees and their families to pursue their goals. Award Amount: $5,000 per year for the duration of the program or degree. One “Jay Elliott Building for Tomorrow Scholarship” for $10,000 per year for the duration of the program or degree awarded to the candidate with the highest financial need and character scores. Note: the Jay Elliot Building for Tomorrow Scholarship is awarded in the Spring each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates may pursue any field of study; Candidates must attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university; certification, career, or technical program; or graduate program in the United States, either full- or part-time. Candidates must be IBP employees who have been employed for a minimum of one continuous year as of the application deadline; or, the employee’s spouse, partner, children (including adopted and step-children), or other dependents. Other dependents include grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or others for whom the employee is acting in the role of parent or guardian. Spouse, partner, dependents must be able to provide proper documentation.