How much funding does Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships provide?

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships provides Varies per recipient; total distribution approximately $20,000+ annually in funding.

When is the deadline for Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships?

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.

How often is Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships offered?

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin Builders Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies per recipient; total distribution approximately $20,000+ annually

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

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

Overview

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.

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