Builders' Show Scholarship Program
The 2025 IBS Scholarship application is now closed.
Selected applicants will be contacted this August, before registration opens.
The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) Scholarship Program is a way for NAHB members who are 21-35 years old to experience everything IBS offers:
- New experiences
- Professional development through education sessions
- Connections with industry peers
- Networking & learning opportunities with leading industry experts
- Exposure to new trends
- Discovery of innovative products
This IBS Scholarship is a prestigious award that provides recipients with an IBS Registration (IBS Expo+Education Pass) to IBS 2025, travel stipend, hotel accommodations for the show, bragging rights... and more!
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit our FAQ Section and complete the Interest Form below.
IBS Scholar Testimonials
"The IBS Scholarship Program provided a truly VIP experience that helped me to participate in more aspects of the Builders' Show than I ever would have on my own. It turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into a manageable and enjoyable one, and the knowledge I gained will help me to have a much more fulfilling IBS experience when I attend again in years to come."
Alison Simpson, Acute Engineering
"My time at this year’s Builders’ Show was awesome! I wouldn't have been able to attend the show without the scholarship opportunity that was offered to me, but I know this is going to help us going forward and it's been an incredible experience!"
Eliot Kahn, HumanKind Homes
"Going to IBS through the scholarship program was hands-down the best thing I could have done for my business. My #1 goal was IBS Education. You have to figure out what problems you have before you go to the show and sign up for these classes. Fortunately, I did that and attended the classes that fell into those areas and the classes were spot on."
Adam Franco, Franco Building & Remodeling LLC
"I think the show floor in general was my favorite part of the show. I had a lot of great interactions with some new suppliers and vendors. To see new trends, new technology and new products and just be around other people who are excited about home building. The scale and size of the show is remarkable. Everyone says it’s huge but this show is huge."
Jacob Asay, Indwell Homes
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 the:
- NAHB member's first & last name
- NAHB member's pin ID number
- HBA/Local association name
- HBA/Local association number
Search for your HBA/Local association name and number on nahb.org.
The application process is now closed. Scholarship applications were accepted from May 13-July 17.
You will need to complete an application and provide a video response to the question “What piqued your interest to begin a career in the home building industry? How will attending the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® impact your professional development and benefit your business?”
VIDEO SUBMISSION TIPS GUIDELINES:
- Your video should be between 1-5 minutes long.
- Don't just provide your 'video voice over' within the video presentation, plan to include yourself within the video.
- Before submitting your video, check the audio and lighting quality to make sure that you are able to be heard and seen clearly.
- Submit your video by providing a link to it within the application portal (i.e Dropbox, YouTube, etc.).
- When finalizing your video link, make sure that it will remain live/valid until April 2025.
Your video is a great place to show us who you are and why you should be selected for this incredible opportunity, so don't be afraid to be creative and be authentic.
Some strong topics to touch on when answering the posed question, "What piqued your interest to begin a career in the home building industry? How will attending the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® impact your professional development and benefit your business?” are listed below:
- How did you get involved in the home building industry? What does it mean to you?
- What projects are you currently working on?
- How you're involved in your local and state HBAs?
- How do you anticipate the show will prepare you to address your current challenges?
- If you have been to the show before, tell us about that experience. How will attending as a scholarship recipient be different?
- What education topics are most exciting to you?
- What specific products do you want to see?
Here are some strong videos that stood out in the past that you can use as a reference point.
There is also an 'About You' section of the application where you can share more about yourself, your professional challenges and HBA/Local association involvement.
The application process is now closed. Final applications and videos were to have been submitted no later than our deadline of July 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET to be considered.
No, unfortunately we can only offer a limited number of scholarships and we need to give new recipients the opportunity to experience the show.
All-inclusive access to IBS 2025:
- One IBS 2025 Full Expo+Education Pass (includes expo floor and education session access)
- $800 Travel stipend for one to Las Vegas
- Hotel accommodations at a NAHB designated hotel for the duration of the show
- LV Monorail Pass
- and MORE!
You'll experience everything you need to jump start your career goals in 2025 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.
- Airfare add-on fees, i.e. early-bird check-in, extra leg room, etc.
Contact [email protected] 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 hotel accommodations of the scholar for the duration of the show.
*FAQs updated April 29, 2024.
Questions?
Contact Lauren Wallace.
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