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GHBA's Annual Scholarship Program

GHBA's Scholarship Program 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: February 25, 2026
Deadline: March 27, 2026

Can You Help?

Donations for the 2026 calendar year are kindly requested by April 30.

DONATE TODAY

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!

2026 GHBA scholarship winnersRead about the 2026 winners

Now 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

    Applicants may not receive a GHBA Scholarship two years in a row. Applicants are only eligible to receive the GHBA scholarship twice during their college career. Application, official transcripts, proof of enrollment, and three references, due by March 27, 2026.

2026 Applications Closed

GHBA Workforce Partner Programs

Aldine ISD- HBI PACT curriculum
Alief ISD
Conroe ISD- HBI PACT curriculum
Houston ISD
Humble ISD- Tiny Home Program
Lamar CISD – HBI PACT curriculum
New Caney ISD
Spring Branch ISD- HBI PACT curriculum
Willis ISD
Work Texas
The Hanger
Houston City College
Texas State Technical College
Prairie View A&M- NAHB Student Chapter
Texas A&M University – NAHB Student Chapter
University of Houston Downtown- NAHB Student Chapter

Thank You 2026 Scholarship Donors

ACES Builders Warranty (Max Hoyt Memorial)
Builders FirstSource (2 scholarships)
Burgess Construction
Carl Stephens Memorial Fund (2 scholarships)
Don Klein & The Chesmar Foundation (4 scholarships)
Friends & Colleagues of David Mullins
GHBA Past Presidents
Jeff Hunt Construction
Laurie Wilson, First American Title- Homebuilder Division
LeBlanc Custom Homes
Legends Architectural Stone
Manners/Coole Foundation (5 scholarships)
Newmark Homes (Bill Ulrich Memorial)
GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB)

Supporting Donors
Craig Jones, Long Lake, Ltd.
Amanda McIntire, Highland Homes Houston, LTD
Lori Pace, ADIM Media, LLC
On-Target! Marketing & Advertising

Past Presidents Leadership Scholarship Donors
Brian Binash
Lisa Clark
Mike Dishberger
Kevin Holland
Jim Jenkins
Jennifer Keller
Keith Luechtefeld
Harry Masterson
Edward Martin Jr.
Michael Pizzitola

Questions?


Kourtney Keller
Education and Workforce Manager
281.664.1431
kkeller@ghba.org