Scholarships
CIEF Scholarships in Architecture
Founded in 1995, the CIEF Scholarships in Architecture is open to minority* students pursuing a career in Architecture and is intended to help increase the representation of minorities in the Architecture profession. A maximum of five (5) scholarships (new or continuing) are awarded each year to students accepted by a college with a Bachelor or Architecture or a five-year Master of Architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB – www.naab.org). Each of the five scholarships has an annual $4,000 award per recipient to help defray tuition and expenses. Scholarship recipients who are progressing successfully toward their degree will continue to receive the $4,000 stipend annually, up to a maximum of five years. Click here to apply for the 2020 CIEF Scholarships in Architecture. Applications are due by March 12, 2021.
CSUS CM Program Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to upper division students in the Construction Management Program at California State University, Sacramento and is offered in the spring of each year. This program has been around for more than 20 years and some of our Board of Directors were early recipients of this scholarship. Click here to apply for the 2021 CSUS CM Program Scholarship. Applications are due by March 26, 2021.
Chico State CM Program Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to upper division students in the Construction Management Program at California State University, Chico and is offered in the spring of each year. Click here to apply for the 2021 Chico State CM Program Scholarship. Applications are due by March 26, 2021.
Member Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to students who are children and/or grandchildren of Sacramento Builders’ Exchange member firm owners, as well as their employees and their children and/or grandchildren. Applicants can be high school seniors, two or four-year college students at any level or students attending trade school. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing continuing education in any subject. This program was initiated in 2005. Click here to apply for the 2021 SRBXEF Member Scholarship. Applications are due by March 26, 2021.
Lambert Family Trust Scholarship
The Lambert Family Trust Scholarship was established by Jim Lambert and his family. The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who have a desire to further their education in the construction trades either through entering a formal approved apprenticeship program or through continuing education at any approved construction trade program within the Los Rios College District. Awards will be made in the amount of $250 per student. Click here for the 2021 Lambert Family Trust Scholarship Application. Applications are due by April 2, 2021.
CREATE Mentoring Program
This scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are actively involved with the Create Mentoring Program at the time of submission. Eligible candidates for the CREATE Scholarship shall demonstrate the intent to pursue a career in the built environment. For additional criteria and online application Click here. Applications are due November 2, 2020.
CREATE Summer Camp
Current sophomores and juniors in the 2020-2021 school year are eligible to apply for a $1,250 scholarship towards attending the 2021 CREATE Summer Camp (to be hosted July 18-23, 2021). The CREATE Summer Camp is a six-day, five-night program that introduces students to careers in construction, re-development, engineering, architecture and the trades. Students will design and build a project for a local nonprofit, complete a needs assessment, meet industry executives, tour active job sites, explore Sacramento and San Francisco, and stay at CSU, Sacramento. Click here for more information and online application. Applications for Summer Camp Scholarships are due November 2, 2020 for students participating in the CREATE Mentoring Program. Design Build and BITA students may submit applications through May 14, 2021.
* Individuals are limited to receiving one scholarship per category in their lifetime.
