MCHBA Scholarships

Each year, MCHBA hosts a golf tournament, which raises funds for the Albert G. Clendenin Awards & Scholarship Program. The proceeds provide scholarships for high school seniors going to college and entering a construction-related program of study. Selection is based on the applicant's career objective, academic performance, contribution to the community, and personal indicators of success.

Three (3) $1500 scholarships are available:

The Robert F. Chriscoe / MCHBA Scholarship Award
The Allan A. McDonald / MCHBA Scholarship Award
The Eugene Cole / MCHBA Scholarship Award

Award of Honor Scholarships: Three (3) available and each recipient receives a $500 scholarship.

Albert G. Clendenin Awards: Each of the three (3) award recipients will receive an engraved saw.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Awards are for one year only and are not renewable.
Award funds shall be paid directly to the University/College in which the recipient is enrolled, "in behalf of, and to defray the educational costs of", each recipient. No payments shall be made to the student.

PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES:
Criteria used by the Scholarship Committee in the selection of award recipients:

A letter from each applicant stating the purpose for which the award is needed, the reason(s) for requesting the award, your interest, future plans, special characteristics about you (no more than one (1) page).
A copy of the applicant's high school transcript which must indicate the applicant's, GPA, SAT, ACT and other measures of academic performance.
A summary of the applicant's achievements and extra curricular activities including community involvement, recognitions, awards, clubs, church, sports, and other activities involved with.
At least two (2) letters of recommendation from the applicant's teachers, coaches, principal or principal assistant must accompany the application letter. Letters of recommendation from church and community leaders will also be considered.
Recipient's major field of study should be related to the home building industry, however, other qualified candidates will be considered. The definition of appropriateness of a field of study shall be the sole prerogative of the Moore County Home Builders Association.
Please ask your counselor for an MCHBA scholarship application or download the 2009 Scholarship Application now!

You can also download our Scholarship Brochure.

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