BIA Scholarship: Making a Difference in Students' Lives

Each year, the BIA Scholarship Committee is proud to award several scholarships to high school seniors or students currently enrolled in college or post-high school training. The Scholarship Program is a function of the BIA Foundation and was created to encourage and promote a highly qualified workforce for the building industry.

High school seniors and college students pursuing a career in residential construction are encouraged to apply for the BIA Scholarship.

► The winners of the 2010 BIA Scholarship will be announced soon. The scholarship application for the 2011-2012 school year will be available in January 2011. Please check back!

If you have questions about the Scholarship program, contact Marylou MacDonald. 

Application Requirements

  • Completed application
  • 400-word essay
  • Two reference letters
  • Official grade transcript

2009 Scholarship Recipients

The BIA is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2009 Scholarships:

  • Stacy Cremeans - Freshman, Ohio University Lancaster campus, Accounting Technology major. Stacy is employed by Michael Edwards Building & Design.
  • Chad Dargham - Third year student, Ashland University, Commercial Design major. Chad is the son of Frank Dargham, AEP, and a former student of Dan Keiser, architect and instructor at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools.
  • Michael Davanzo - Graduate school, Columbus State, Construction Management field. Mike is employed by Compass Homes.
  • John Lieburn - Freshman, Ohio University, Business Management field. John is the son of Brian Lieburn, VP, Sovereign Homes.
  • Cory Wolfe - Sophomore, The Ohio State University, Civil Engineering major.

 
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to each winner.

Scholarship Donors

Please encourage young people to pursue careers in the residential building industry by donating to the BIA Scholarship Fund. Contributions are 100% tax deductible, and you will be recognized right here on our website as a Scholarship Donor. To find out how to donate, contact the BIA at (614) 891-0575. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Thank You to Our Recent Scholarship Donors:

  • April 2010: Jimenez-Haid Builders, Inc.
  • January 2010: Rockford Homes
  • October 2009: Dave Fox Remodeling Inc., Mayfair Homes Inc. 
  • September 2009: Manor Homes