Lewis Cenker Scholarship in USA
The Lewis Cenker Scholarship is a financial aid program offered by the Home Builders Association of Georgia to support students who are preparing for careers in the residential construction and home building industry. The scholarship was established in 1977 in honor of Lewis B. Cenker, a respected Georgian and industry leader, and continues to assist students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and career commitment to the construction field.
This scholarship is designed for students who are entering education programs directly related to home building and construction-related industries in the United States.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Scholarship Name: Lewis Cenker Scholarship
- Offered By: Home Builders Association of Georgia
- Scholarship Value: Amount varies
- Number of Awards: Varies
- Level of Study: Undergraduate and vocational/technical studies
- Eligible Field: Home building and residential construction-related programs
- Deadline: March 15
- Selection Criteria: GPA, financial need, academic and industry involvement
Degree Level
The Lewis Cenker Scholarship supports students who are:
- High school seniors entering college programs
- Undergraduate students
- Students enrolled in technical or vocational training programs related to construction
Available Subjects
Applicants must be pursuing a field directly related to the home building industry, including:
- Construction management
- Residential construction
- Building sciences
- Architecture-related technical programs
- Home building and housing development fields
Benefits
Selected students may receive:
- Financial assistance (amount varies based on need and availability)
- Support for tuition and educational expenses
- Recognition from the home building industry
- Opportunities to connect with industry professionals
- Career support in construction-related fields
Eligible Nationalities
- Open to students studying in the United States
- Preference for students in Georgia or affiliated with Georgia home builders associations
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Lewis Cenker Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program related to home building or residential construction
- Maintain at least a B grade point average
- Demonstrate financial need
- Show involvement in construction or related activities
- Submit required academic and financial documents
- Provide recommendation letters
- Have a career interest in the home building industry
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form verified by a local home builders association
- Academic transcript showing minimum B GPA
- Career goals statement related to the home building industry
- Recent tax returns for financial need verification
- At least two recommendation letters
- Proof of involvement in related extracurricular or industry activities
How to Apply
- Complete the official scholarship application form
- Get verification and signature from a local home builders association
- Prepare academic transcripts and financial documents
- Write a career goals statement explaining industry connection
- Collect recommendation letters
- Submit all required documents before March 15
