Builders' Show Scholarship Program

NAHB members** in good standing between the ages of 21-35. This opportunity is only open to legal residents of the US. Recipients will be required to complete a declaration of eligibility and release form and include tax ID information to receive the scholarship.

** NAHB members must be between 21-35 when applying for the scholarship. If you turn 36 after applying and/or leading up to the show, that is acceptable. HBA staff members are not eligible. 

No, if someone else at your company is the NAHB member of record, then you can still apply.

You will need to provide NAHB with their:

• First & Last Name
• Association Number
• NAHB Member Pin ID Number
• HBA/Local Association Name

No, unfortunately we can only offer a limited number of scholarships and we need to give new recipients the opportunity to experience the show.

The IBS 2027 scholarship application will be opening soon.

Check back Spring 2026 for information about this opportunity for IBS 2027.

To be considered for a scholarship, your final application and video must have been submitted no later than our deadline of July 2026.

Up to 20 NAHB members will be selected to receive a 2027 Builders’ Show scholarship.

All applicants will be notified in August 2026 before registration opens for the 2027 show.

All-inclusive access to IBS 2027:

• One IBS 2027 full Expo+Education Pass (includes expo floor and education session access)
• Roundtrip economy airfare for one to Las Vegas (up to $800)
• Hotel accommodations at NAHB designated hotel for duration of the show
• LV Monorail Pass and MORE!

You'll experience everything you need to jump start your career goals in 2027 and have some fun too!

The following are not included in the scholarship:

• Spouse registration, special event tickets or travel/transportation costs
• Hotel incidentals, such as early check-in, bar tabs, etc.
• Meals
• Other travel/transportation expenses beyond the hotel stay and airfare to/from Las Vegas, i.e., extended hotel stay fees, taxis, airport shuttles, Lyft, Uber, etc.
• Luggage fees
• Airfare add-on fees, i.e., preferred seating, early-bird check-in, extra leg room, etc.

Contact Lauren Wallace with any questions.

No. As a part of the scholarship program experience, all recipients will be required to stay in the same NAHB designated hotel room block. NAHB will cover the room and tax fees for the duration of the show.

All recipients will book their own airfare to/from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and submit their airfare receipt to the scholarship liaison for reimbursement. NAHB will reimburse the scholarship recipient up to $800 for round trip economy airfare.

Airfare add-ons, such as extra leg room or early-bird check-in fees are not eligible for reimbursement.

Absolutely! Be sure to follow the Builders’ Show and use #IBS2027 #IBSscholarship to share your experience.