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May 2 deadline looming: Apply now for $60,000 in scholarships and grants

April 17, 2022

BIAW’s Education Program is once again offering $60,000 in scholarships and grants for students and trades programs across the state.

Scholarships

Who Should Apply?

  • Washington state residents only
  • Students applying to any Washington state accredited community, vocational/technical college, or university
  • Students demonstrating a need for additional funding to complete their programs in construction industry-related fields of study

Application Deadline and Notification

All applications must be postmarked by May 2, 2022. The selection committee plans to make its decision in early June. BIAW will mail notice of final status to all applicants shortly after the selection committee makes its decisions.

Download Scholarship Application Form

 

Grants

Who should apply?

Organizations requesting funding for programs in a construction industry-related field of study (including but not limited to: construction career training, continuing education, apprenticeship programs, skills assessment programs).

Funding Grant Deadline and Notification

All applications must be postmarked by May 2, 2022. The selection committee plans to make its decision in early June. BIAW will mail notice to all applicants of final status shortly after the selection committee makes its decisions.

Download Grant Application Form

 

A history of commitment to trades education

BIAW has awarded over $670,000 in scholarships and grants to students who have demonstrated commitment to careers in the home building industry and the programs that educate them.

Trades education pays off

The Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board reports in Washington, every dollar spent on secondary CTE students leads to $26 in lifetime earnings and employee benefits.

According to the Association for Career and Technical Education, construction is one of the top 5 industries for “good jobs” that pay a median income of $55,000+ without a bachelor’s degree.

If you have any questions about the scholarship and grants, please contact BIAW Education Manager Andy Arrants at (360) 352-7800 x 147 or AndyA@biaw.com

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