Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships

Funder: Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc (philanthropic arm of Wisconsin Builders Association)

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide

Focus Areas:

Building trades education

Construction and homebuilding industry careers

Building-related higher education programs

Purpose:
Scholarships to support students pursuing higher education in the building trades, addressing the critical workforce shortage in the residential building industry.

Eligible Applicants:

Students entering institutions of higher learning in building trades programs

Students pursuing related fields such as carpentry, HVAC/R, architecture, construction management, interior design, residential construction, technology education, and architectural engineering

Award Details:

21 scholarships awarded in 2024 totaling over $20,000

15 scholarships awarded in 2021 totaling $13,550

Over $60,000 in total scholarships granted since foundation inception

Awards support tuition, books, and educational expenses

Institution Types Served:

UW System schools (UW-Stevens Point, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stout, UW-Madison)

Technical colleges (NE Wisconsin Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College)

Mission:
The Foundation strives to advance the residential construction industry by fostering education and training opportunities within building trades, encouraging young people to consider construction careers, and bridging the workforce gap in the industry.

Contact:
Wisconsin Builders Foundation
660 John Nolen Dr, Suite 320
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 242-5151

Background:
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the building trades through education, training, and community engagement.