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Home Builders Association Scholarship

Since 1987, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg has proudly awarded scholarships of up to $2,000 to local students pursuing careers in the building industry and related fields. With several named scholarships, the program supports the future workforce in construction, architecture, engineering, interior design, and more.
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HBA Scholarship Opportunities

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg established its Scholarship Program in 1987. Each year this Association awards 5-10 up to $2000 scholarships to local area youth based on academic factors, applicant performance and career goals, with extra consideration given to students furthering their education in the Building / Construction Industry and related fields such as Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, etc. These awards include the following named scholarships: the Howard C. Gale Excellence Scholarship, the Wayne Yohe Memorial Scholarship, the Dustin Lenker Memorial Scholarship, and the Garman Builders Phil Shatto Legacy Scholarship. The Association is an enthusiastic supporter of students preparing for the future work force in the Building Industry.

Our Scholarships

The Wayne Yohe Memorial Scholarship
Will be awarded to a student who has graduated from a career or technology center in Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry county or plans to attend a post-secondary career and technical school.
The Dustin Lenker Memorial Scholarship
Will be awarded to a student who has graduated from Dauphin County Technical School or The Millersburg School District and plans to enter a field related to the Visual Arts or Construction Industry. Preference given to students who attended Lenkerville Elementary.
The Howard C. Gale Excellence Scholarship
Will be awarded to a student who has graduated from a career or technology center in Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry county, has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and plans to enter a construction related field.
The Garman Builders Phil Shatto Legacy Scholarship
Will be awarded to a student who plans to enter a construction related field.

Criteria

Step 1
Students who have graduated from a High School in Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry counties.
Step 5
Financial need.
Step 2
Plans to attend an institution of higher learning or trade school furthering their education. Extra consideration is given to students in the building industry or related fields.
Step 6
Essay. Describe your career goals and the reason this scholarship should be awarded to you.Minimum 200 words.
Step 3
Evidence of academic excellence.
Step 7
Supplemental documents.
This may include a resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), or other scholarship-specific documents. Specific requirements are noted in the application.
Step 4
Involvement in school activities.
Renewability
Recipients of this scholarship may apply again for three additional years. Students must submit a full application but may be prompted to complete a different essay.
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Would you like to support the Home Builders Association Scholarship Fund ? You can make a donation directly to this fund, to help grow its impact and ability to provide educational resources for students in our community — forever!

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