GHBA's Annual Scholarship Program
GHBA's Scholarship Program, presented annually by the Associate Council, provides assistance to members' children in pursuing a college degree, and to participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs.
These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members. All funds donated go directly to student scholarships.
Applications Open: Spring 2026
Deadline: May 2, 2025
We think you should donate, and here's why:
It's a Write-Off
This is a tax deductible donation to the GHBA Charitable Foundation.
(Tax ID # 46-4656185)It's All for the Kids
Donations of any amount are accepted and greatly appreciated! Every penny goes directly to student scholarships.
We'll Say Nice Things About You
All contributors will be recognized in Houston Builder magazine. Contributors of $4,000 or more will have one scholarship presented in your honor, named for you and/or your company.
Past Scholarship Recipients
GHBA wishes you all the best in your bright futures ahead!
Read about the 2025 winnersNow it's your turn to apply!
ELIGIBILITY:
Be a high school senior or college student
College-bound high school seniors and students enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, or vocational tech schools in the U.S. are eligible to apply.
Be the child of a GHBA member OR enrolled in a GHBA Workforce Partner Program
A "member" includes any employee of a GHBA member company. Participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs are also encouraged to apply.
Get three references
Must be of good character (three written references are required).
Apply on time
Application, official transcripts, proof of enrollment, and three references, due by May 2, 2025.
Thank You 2025 Scholarship Donors
Returning Donors:
ACES Builders Warranty (Max Hoyt Memorial)
Builder’s Choice
Builders FirstSource (4 scholarships)
Builders Post-Tension (2 scholarships)
Don Klein & Chesmar Homes Foundation (5 scholarships)
Carl Stephens Memorial Fund(2 scholarships)
Jeff Hunt Construction
Newmark Homes (Bill Ulrich Memorial)
Manners/Coole Foundation (5 scholarships)
GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB)
New Donors in 2025:
Andrade Concrete & Construction
Baths of America
Bradford Brothers Electric
Burgess Construction
Gageco
Joe Swartz Electric Company
Keechi Creek Builders
LBJ Construction
Legends Architectural Stone
Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship Donors:
Dan Bawden
Brian Binash
Lisa Clark
Mike Dishberger
Kevin Holland
Keith Luechtefeld
Harry Masterson
Parke Patterson
Michael Pizzitola
Kourtney Keller
Education and Workforce Outreach Specialist
281.664.1431
kkeller@ghba.org