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Building the Future of Women in Construction

By investing in women pursuing careers in construction, the Home Building Association of Richmond is strengthening workforce development, supporting diversity, and shaping the future of the homebuilding industry. This scholarship is more than financial assistance—it’s a commitment to opportunity, leadership, and community impact.

Women-in-Construction College Scholarship

Presented by the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) & the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR)

The Women-in-Construction College Scholarship is an annual award designed to support and empower the next generation of female leaders in the homebuilding industry. Each year, we award $2,000 to a student pursuing post-secondary education in a construction-related field, helping remove financial barriers and opening doors to high-growth, high-impact careers.

  • Women currently represent a small percentage of the construction workforce—especially in skilled trades and leadership roles. By providing financial support and industry encouragement, this scholarship helps:

    • Expand the skilled labor pipeline during a nationwide workforce shortage

    • Increase diversity and innovation in the homebuilding industry

    • Create pathways for women to enter, grow, and lead in construction

    • Promote economic mobility through access to high-paying, stable careers

  • Applicants must:

    • Identify as female

    • Be a graduate (or resident) of one of the Greater Richmond counties.

    • Be accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school

    • Pursue a construction-related field such as:
      Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Carpentry, Welding, Building Sciences, or similar programs

    • Completed application form (including name, contact information, school, major, GPA, and current year in program)

    • Official or unofficial transcripts

    • A short essay (250–500 words) describing your career goals in the construction industry

    • One or more letters of recommendation

      • Ideally from a professor, instructor, or work supervisor

    • Submission of all materials by the stated deadline

    • Application Opens: November 30

    • Applications Due: February 28

    • Applicants Notified By: Mid April

    • Recipient Ceremony: Mid May