The Saratoga Builders Association Inc. announced
continued monetary commitment to
education with the awarding a $1,000 student
scholarship in 2015.
The organization makes this scholarship
available annually to high school seniors who
are planning to pursue a construction industry
education.
It is open to any high school senior in
Saratoga County who is planning to pursue
construction education at a two- or four-year
accredited college or university or to students
who would like to purchase tools for employment
in construction.
Students must have a grade point average A
of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current
or past involvement in the construction field,
including classes taken in high school, to be
eligible for this award.
Each applicant must also submit a high
school transcript or list of construction classes
taken plus a short essay describing why they are
interested in a construction industry career and
what events led to this decision.
Applications must be postmarked on or before
April 1. Only the first 25 completed applications
will be accepted so early registration is urged.
The winner and their school will be notified
by May 1.
To receive a scholarship application, contact
Barry Potoker, association executive director at
366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.
The Saratoga Builders Association’s membership
includes residential and commercial builders,
developers, remodelers, building material
suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions,
architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and
other industry professionals.