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:
This IBS Scholarship is a prestigious award that provides recipients with an All-Access Pass to IBS 2023, roundtrip economy airfare and hotel accommodations for the show.
Apply NoWREMINDER: When applying you must be logged into your NAHB account. After you log in, select 'Builders' Show Scholarship Program' from the drop-down list.
“With the show, you get what you put in it. If you go there and you put in the hours by walking the show floor, attending classes and the social events at night, you’re going to get a lot more out of it and bring a lot of value back to wherever you come from.
You’ll be better than you were when you went.”
Brandon Jackson, Jackson Brothers Construction Services LLC
“The networking at the show was great. I was able to attend a couple of the evening events with the scholarship attendees to kick the show off. And during the day I found time to reconnect with people I do business with at home, while also catching up with some of our sales managers.”
Ashley Atkinson Williamson, Sequoia Development & Williamson Development
“This being my first IBS that I've attended, I appreciated having fellow scholars to explore the show with. It offered a comfortable space to jump off and network from, so you didn’t feel like you were just lost in a huge crowd. Meeting experienced building professionals, as well as participating in the educational sessions were the two biggest benefits that I was able to take away from this year's show.'
Matt Pocta, Bald Cypress Builders LLC
Who is eligible to apply?
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.
** Staff from manufacturers, suppliers and software providers are not eligible. 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.
Do I need to be the NAHB member record holder to apply?
No, if someone in your company is an NAHB member your application will still be considered for a scholarship. You will need their HBA/local association name, local association number and NAHB member pin/ID number.
How do I find my HBA/local association number?
Search for your local association name and number on nahb.org.
Scholarship applications will be accepted May 2-June 3. Apply and select 'Builders' Show Scholarship Program' from the drop down listing of NAHB programs and award opportunities.
You will need to complete an application and provide a video response to the question “How will attending the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show® impact my professional development and benefit my business?”. Your video should be at least 1 minute long and in an approved format (.mov or .mp4).
Your video is a great place to show us who you are and why you should be selected for this incredible opportunity.
A good starting point could be answering questions such as:
There is also an About You section of the application where you can share more about yourself, your achievements, professional challenges and HBA/local association involvement.
Your application and video must be submitted and final no later than June 3, 2022 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.
Up to 20 NAHB members will be selected to receive a 2023 Builders’ Show scholarship.
All applicants will be notified in July 2022.
What does the scholarship include?
All-inclusive access to IBS 2023:
You'll experience everything you need to jump start your career goals in 2023 and have some fun too!
Can I choose my hotel?
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 4-night hotel stay (January 30 - February 2, 2023).
How does the airfare work?
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 $600 for round trip economy airfare.
Airfare add-ons, such as extra leg room or early-bird check-in fees are not eligible for reimbursement.
What is not included in the scholarship?
The following are not included in the scholarship:
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Can I post about this experience on social media?
Absolutely! Be sure to follow the Builders’ Show and use #IBS2023 #IBSscholarship to share your experience.
*FAQs updated April 27, 2022.
Contact [email protected].
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