Nevada Builders Alliance Scholarship

Name: Nevada Builders Alliance Scholarship

Award Amount: Typically around $1,000 per award

Information and Eligibility:
The Nevada Builders Alliance Scholarship is administered by the foundation of Nevada Builders Alliance — Nevada Builders Foundation — to support students pursuing trade, construction, or building-industry education across Nevada. The Foundation aims to invest in the next generation of skilled workers in construction, trades, and building-related industries by providing financial assistance to students enrolled in trade schools, community colleges, or technical programs that align with industry needs. The scholarship supports individuals who plan to enter carpentry, electrical, welding, surveying, construction management, and similar trades.

The program is part of the Foundation’s broader mission to promote workforce development through scholarships and funds, dedicating 100% of raised resources toward educational support.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a fee-requiring school or approved trade/technical program in Nevada
• Be pursuing a degree or certification in a trade, construction, or building-related field (e.g. welding, electrical, land surveying, construction management, etc.)
• Provide required academic records or transcripts if already enrolled; or acceptance documentation if entering after high school
• Submit any required application materials by the stated deadline (see application for current cycle)

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form (via the Nevada Builders Foundation or partnering school’s financial aid office)
• If applicable: transcripts or proof of enrollment
• A personal statement describing educational goals, trade or career aspirations, and how the scholarship will support those goals
• Depending on the program, additional documentation as required (e.g. proof of trade program enrollment, FAFSA or financial-need documentation) — check the application instructions carefully

Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to pursuing a career in the trades or construction industry
• Alignment of chosen program or studies with building-industry needs
• Strength and clarity of personal statement or application materials
• Enrollment status and completion of required documentation by deadline

Additional Details:

• Funds are used to support tuition, fees, or other qualified educational expenses for trade or technical study
• Scholarship amounts vary depending on available funding and number of applicants — past award amounts have been around $1,000 per student per year in some cases
• The Foundation works with multiple institutions including community colleges, technical schools, and high-school construction academies to distribute scholarships across the state

Deadline: Varies by application cycle — check the Nevada Builders Foundation website or your school’s financial aid office for the current deadline

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