The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF)
NFSF Scholarships
The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) assists in providing the construction industry with trained employees through higher education. The construction industry encompasses almost every professional discipline, including trades, project management, administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business owner. The NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) is here to help.
Each year we are pleased to award over $100,000 to worthy recipients in construction-related programs. Award amounts range from $500 to $2,500. Some local chapters award scholarships as well. For questions on eligibility please see below or email us at nfsf@nawic.org.
NFSF was founded in 1963, is a self-supporting scholarship program, and is a 509(a)(3) designated organization so contributions are tax deductible as a charitable donation. We have the capability to administer scholarships to college or trade school students for your company or local NAWIC chapter.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program at a school in the United States and must have a least one term remaining in a course of study leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field. High school seniors and those pursuing graduate degrees are not eligible.
- Applicant must desire a career in a construction-related field.
- Applicant can be enrolled part-time or full-time.
- Applicant must have a current cumulative GPA or 3.0 or higher to be considered for awards.
- To be considered, the Application and all attachments must be complete and received via email by February 28th for the next following academic year. If your school only mails transcripts, please email NFSF (nfsf@nawic.org) for the address to mail the transcripts to. Official sealed transcripts must also be received no later than February 28th. THIS DEADLINE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
- Only students enrolled in a school in the United States will be considered for awards.
- Scholarship winners will be contacted by the NFSF Administrator. If you are an applicant, please do not call the national office to check on scholarship status.
Construction Trades Scholarship
Eligibility
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in a construction-related training program which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, community college, technical school or equivalent. High school seniors are eligible.
- Applicant must be obtaining training in a construction-related craft or trade.
- To be considered, the Application and all attachments must be complete and received via email by February 28th for the next following academic year. If your school only mails transcripts, please email NFSF (nfsf@nawic.org) for the address to mail the transcripts to. Official sealed transcripts must also be received no later than February 28th. THIS DEADLINE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
- Only students enrolled in a construction-related training program in the United States will be considered for awards.
- Scholarship winners will be contacted by the NFSF Administrator. If you are an applicant, please do not call the national office to check on scholarship status.
Awarding Scholarships Through NFSF
- NFSF awards scholarships to college students obtaining an Associate or Bachelor’s construction related degree and construction trades apprenticeship or certification program.
- NFSF will award scholarships based on the donor’s criteria such as an Arizona University, resident of Arizona, specific college, or trades program etc.
- Scholarship amount is a minimum of $1,000. You can award in increments of $100 over $1,000.
- The 1st award administration fee is $100. Any additional awards are $25.00 each.
- The awards committee meets in late March or April to select recipients.
- Checks are sent to the colleges and trade programs on behalf of the recipient in late June or July.
- To be a scholarship donor, the Application for NFSF Scholarship Award and check (if applicable) must be completed and received via mail at the National office by February 15th for the next following academic year.
- Review the above listed Undergraduate and Construction Trades Scholarship eligibility.
- Scholarship winners will be contacted by the NFSF Administrator. If you are an applicant, please do not call the national office to check on scholarship status.
