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Community College or Trade School Scholarship Application

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must be enrolled in a California Technical/Trade School or California Community College. (Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, materials and housing).
The applicant must be enrolled in a building industry related curriculum.
The applicant has achieved a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
The applicant must be a California resident having an objective of a future career within the California homebuilding industry.

SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

Financial need
Career goals
Academic achievement
Extracurricular activities (Design Build, Skills USA, Community Service)
Recommendations

OBLIGATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

To enroll and maintain a satisfactory GPA of 2.5 or higher at California Technical/Trade School or Community College during the academic year in which they received this scholarship.
To pursue a course of study that will qualify the applicant for a professional career in the California homebuilding industry.
To conduct oneself in a manner that exemplifies good character.
To report to the Foundation annually of academic progress or employment status upon graduation.

APPLICATION PROCESS (ITEMS 2-6 MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION)

Complete and return the attached application.
Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher within the last two years. Letter needs to include the teacher’s name, telephone number and email address.
Applicants proof of registration for the California Technical/Trade School or Community College.
Submit most recent high school transcript of applicant’s grades.
If submitting application electronically, applicant must include an electronic photo of themselves in a JPG format @ leave 300 or higher DPI resolution.

AWARD INFORMATION

The California Homebuilding Foundation BITA scholarship award is $500-$2,500 per person subject to the number of scholarship recipients selected.
Applications will be reviewed, and finalists selected by the CHF Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship checks will be made payable to the recipient’s Technical/Trade School or Community College and mailed directly to the institution.

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Scholarship Application

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Street Address	City
State	Postal Code
High School	Instructor

Level of Construction or Woodworking Completed?

Graduated?

YesNo

Expected Graduation Date

What College or Trade School will you be attending?

What program or major are you taking?

What is your future career area of interest?

Where do you plan to live and work after finishing your training or education?

What career, technical, or honors classes have you completed?

Describe any school or community areas of leadership you have taken. List any clubs, organizations and or offices you have held (Design Build, Skills USA etc..)

What school, community, athletic honors or awards have you received?

List any work or internship experience you have had.

Describe any special circumstances or financial need you feel the committee should consider

APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

I certify that all information provided to the California Homebuilding Foundation Scholarship Committee is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I meet all eligibility requirements as specified in this application- including financial need. I hereby authorize the California Homebuilding Foundation to verify correctness of enclosed statements for the purpose of evaluating my application. I hereby authorize the California Homebuilding Foundation to utilize information about and from my application for public relations purposes, publicity, or other scholarship opportunities. The

California Homebuilding Foundation reserves the right to use any photos, recordings, electronic images or publicity materials received by or obtained during the scholarship process for future use without compensation to the scholarship recipient.

Yes I agree

APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND SUBMISSION

Letter of recommendation

Proof of enrollment in a building related curriculum or vocational training program

High school transcript

Your photo in JPG format @ least 300+ DPI resolution electronically submitted

Contact Information