Scholarship Program

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
  • Applications MUST be typed or answered in a video
  • Applications due no later than Friday, Friday April 26, 2024 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 than June 3, 2024
  • Scholarship monies will be distributed directly to 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 Company MUST be 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.