The Builders’ Exchange of San Joaquin Scholarship Program is a benefit to children of owners and children of Member firms. A written recommendation from a firm’s owner must accompany the application for children of employees.
Eligible Applicants:
Graduating High School Applicants – Minimum GPA of 3.00 over the last 3 years of High School (soph/jr/sr)
Currently Enrolled College Students – Minimum GPA of 2.75 with a minimum of 4 units per semester within a field related to the construction industry. Eligibility to be determined by the previous year – fall semester.
Enrolling or enrolled in a certified trade program.
Curriculum shall include, but is not limited to:
Construction
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Planning
Interior or Landscape Design
Two letter(s) of reference from educators who have specific knowledge of the student’s educational achievements
Official School Transcripts
Funding Considerations:
Community / Extracurricular involvement
Leadership in clubs, groups, or organizations
Participation in construction or related field activities
Application Procedure:
Application questions completely answered in detail
Supplemental questions answered in essay form
ApplicationsMUSTbe typed or answered in a video
Applications due no later than Thursday April 10, 2025 by 3:00 pm.Applications received after this date will NOT be accepted.
Applications can be emailed to llong@besonline.com or mailed to: The Builders’ Exchange of San Joaquin ~ Scholarship Program 4561 Quail Lakes Drive, Suite B-2
Scholarship Recipient Process:
Scholarship recipients are limited to receive up to only 4 awards in total throughout college
Scholarship recipients will be notified via physical mail no later thanJune 3, 2025
Scholarship monies will be distributeddirectlyto the school by submitting proof of enrollment
Proof of enrollment must include: students name, students ID #, school name, address and class schedule
Proof of enrollment can be emailed to llong@besonline.com, faxed to (209) 478-6507 or mailed to the Builders Exchange of San Joaquin (see above)
Member CompanyMUSTbe in good standing for at least two (2) years
The number of scholarships awarded will be determined by the Blue Ribbon Committee, based upon dollars available in the Scholarship Fund.