OMB Education Foundation Scholarship

OMB Education Foundation Scholarship

Purpose: The Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Education Foundation provides scholarship grants to college or vocational/technical school-bound students intending to pursue studies leading to a career in the construction/building industry.

Status: Currently accepting 2026 applications

Geographic Scope: Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, or Grays Harbor Counties, Washington

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per recipient

Field of Study: Students pursuing careers in the building industry including:

Engineering

Architecture

Drafting

Industrial design

Carpentry

Construction management

Other construction-related fields

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, or Grays Harbor Counties
• Be a US citizen
• Accepted to or currently enrolled in college or vocational/technical school
• Intending to pursue studies in construction/building industry careers

Recent Awards

In 2025, OMB awarded $14,850 in scholarships to five students:
• Ethan Gonzales, Rainier High School – $2,500
• Maleaha Smith, Central Washington University – $2,500
• Matthew Scheuber, Oregon State University – $2,500
• Hunter DeLisle, W.F. West High School – $2,500
• Jake Eko, University of Washington – $2,500

Contact Information

Contact: Jenn Wasson Email: membership@omb.org Phone: (360) 754-0912 Mailing Address: OMB Education Foundation, 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98506