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Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Scholarship

The TCBA Scholarship is open to any resident of Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, or Okeechobee County resident who is at least 16 years of age.

Applicants may apply for one of the following scholarship options:

  1. Employer-Employee Support: A grant of up to $1,000 provided to an employer upon hiring. The funds must be used to support the employee, covering expenses such as tools, work clothes, or payroll.  The grant is distributed after the employee completes 30 days of employment.
  2. Technical/Vocational Education: Financial assistance for students pursuing a technical or vocational education. Award amount will be paid to the institution.
  3. Trades Certification: Support for individuals actively working towards or receiving a certificate in the trades. Award amount will be paid to the institution.

Award amounts will be based on need.

Deadline: ongoing

Priority recipients are those who participated in Careers in Construction events (formerly known as bootcamps)

 

Apply for a Scholarship

For more information, contact Deb Frazier deb@treasurecoastba.com

The Community Foundation Martin  -St.Lucie

 

The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie has announced a new initiative in conjunction with supporting organizations to provide financial assistance to residents who are interested in upskilling in their current job or entering a new career. Organizations involved in the initiative in addition to The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie include Chapman School of Seamanship, House of Hope, IRSC Foundation, Sailfish Point Foundation, Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, and the Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund.

 

The Career and Technical Financial Assistance program offers the opportunity to apply for underwriting for tuition, and in some cases support resources for those who experience barriers to upskilling/continuing education, such as childcare or transportation related expenses. “Financial assistance for career or technical education is available to all ages for those who qualify, whether you’re already employed or just starting out,” said Ellie Gundrania, Manager of Programs for The Community Foundation.

 

For more information, please visit The Community Foundation’s website at www.tcfmsl.org/scholarships, or call Ellie Gundrania at The Foundation at 772-288-3795.

 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MARTIN-ST. LUCIE

 

The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie impacts communities through inspired philanthropy, strategic innovation and leadership. Founded in 1988, The Foundation is the largest community foundation grantor to Martin and St. Lucie Counties. This year, together with its Fundholders and partners, The Foundation invested over $5 million in local nonprofit organizations and scholarship opportunities, creating important, lasting changes for the enrichment and betterment of our community.  For more information, visit www.tcfmsl.org or call 772-288-3795.

Future Builders of America Scholarships

Scholarship applications are available to FBA Chapters in January of each year. Awards should be available in May and will be paid according to the type of scholarship being applied for. FBA offers three types of scholarships as noted:

Tools of the Trade – Intended for High School Students going directly into the construction industry and who are in need of assistance to purchase the proper tools for that particular job. Scholarships will be paid directly to the employer to assist with purchasing the required tools.

Accelerated Skills Training Programs (AST) – Intended for Students that are pursuing short–term training in a variety of construction skills. Scholarships will be paid directly to the training institution.

College Tuition – Intended for Students in good standing at a Florida secondary education program or post-secondary education who are pursuing a construction related career. Scholarships will be paid directly to the school.

Application Deadline
Applications should be received at the FBA office by Friday, April 1, 2025. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

Eligibility
Students should be Florida high school seniors or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Florida and are pursuing a construction industry related career. Chapter FBA Participation is preferable but not required.

Apply for a FBA Scholarship

 

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