Funded by Austin NARI Workforce Development Foundation
The Austin NARI Workforce Development General Scholarship Award
2023 Winner
Bodie Vanlandingham of Vista Ridge High School received the 2023 Austin NARI Workforce Development General Scholarship Award in the amount of $5000 through the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI) Workforce Development Foundation (WDF).
Award History
Established January 2023 by the Austin chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Workforce Development Foundation (WDF), the General Scholarship Award for 2023 will be granted to a student in the Leander Independent School District; subsequent scholarships will be granted based on the criteria listed below.
The Purpose of the Scholarship
The Scholarship’s purpose is to recognize one outstanding graduating high school senior each year who is intending to pursue a path in the construction industry and building trades.
About the Foundation
Granted 501(c) (3) status in 2018, the Austin NARI Workforce Development Foundation engages in educational programs and activities for the benefit and enlightenment of the public with respect to home improvement and remodeling. In pursuing these objectives, the Foundation creates scholarships and similar grants to assist in the professional training of individuals entering the remodeling field.
Our intent is to create a constant supply of qualified individuals who will pursue remodeling as a career and to serve as a vehicle to increase career opportunities in the home improvement and remodeling industries for future generations.
Scholarship Amount
Scholarships of $5,000 to be used at an eligible accredited, not-for-profit institution in central Texas when taking at least six credit hours during a semester toward a 2- or 4-year degree. If selected, the recipient’s class schedule or other proof of enrollment that includes a student ID number will be required to confirm funds. Funds will be sent directly to the college, university, or vocational school. Funds are disbursed in August if all required paperwork has been received. The total amount of the funds will be available for disbursement over the course of two years to the same institution provided the student is enrolled in consecutive semesters. If the scholarship amount exceeds the tuition costs after two years, the additional monies will revert to the scholarship fund.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Student must be a United States Citizen residing in greater Austin area, including the following counties: Travis, Williamson, and Burnet.
- Student must successfully complete high school.
- Student must be enrolled in an institution in central Texas in one of the following eligible programs: Architecture, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Construction Science, Electrical, HVAC, Interior Design, Landscaping, Masonry, Plumbing, or Welding.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate work ethic, motivation, dedication, follow through, and creativity in their application.
How to Apply
Fill out the application form (download version, online version) completely and submit with the required documents.
Email the files: Scholarship@AustinNARI.org
Mail the documents to be received no later than May 5, 2023:
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
PO. Box 9964
Austin, TX 78766
Deadline
Fully completed applications and required attachments must be received at the Austin NARI Workforce Development Scholarship office by May 5, 2023.