KABA Scholarship Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeCell Phone *SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSApplicant must be a resident of Nebraska to apply for this scholarship. Are you a resident of Nebraska? *YesNoApplicant must be a graduating high school senior to apply for this scholarship. Are you a senior in high school? *YesNoExpected Graduation DateIn the state of Nebraska, applicant must be attending high school located in one of the following counties: Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Furnas, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, Phelps, or Sherman. What high school do you attend? *Applicant must be seeking a career in the Home Building Industry to apply for this scholarship. The Home Building Industry includes many career possibilites. Please choose all of the following industry areas that interest you. *Concrete and masonry (basements, driveways, brick and stone finish, cement plant management)Heating and Air ConditioningConstruction Framing and FinishingRoofingDrywall installation and FinishingPlumbingElectricalGlass (window, mirrors, repair)LandscapingGeneral Contractor or Home BuilderWhat is your planned major? *Please list any high school coursework or on-the-job training you have had related to the building industry. *SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTThe scholarship includes tuition for no more than four semesters up to $1,500.00 per semester while being enrolled in either a two year program acquiring an Associate's Degree in Construction at Central Community College at Hastings or enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Construction Management. Recipients will be provided hands-on training through employment with a current KABA member. While in the scholarship program, the recipient must maintain a B average or above per semester in order to keep the scholarship.STUDENT OBLIGATIONBegin employment with a member of KABA's building professionals. Student will be fully employed, at a wage reflective of the job from June 1 of graduating year to the beginning of their fall coursework. During the semester, the participant will be employed part-time as their study schedule allows. Between course sessions it is an expectation that participants would return to full-time work status with the mentor. Upon completion of the two consecutive years at the college/university, participants will agree to continue full employment with their mentor for a least one year if employer agrees.The student will be required to meet with their mentor and a designated KABA member to follow up with expectations, meeting goals, attendance, etc. throughout the scholarship commitment. The student will be required to maintain a B average or above and turn in their grades to their contact at KABA at the end of each semester. Payment for the upcoming semester will not be processed until grades have been received. If at any time the student does not fulfill the outlined obligations the scholarship will be forfeited and the student will be expected to repay the expenses that were disbursed. SelectionAwardee will be selected from the pool of applicants based on the match available in the KABA member mentor pool and from the quality of their application and subsequent interview.DeadlineApplications are due April 5 of the graduating year. Interviews will be scheduled the following two weeks. Final selection and notification will be completed by April 20.EXTRACURRICULAR, PERSONAL AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIESExtracurricular ActivitiesList your organizations, position, description of the activity, and hours per week of involvement.Talents and AwardsList each, a description, the level, and number of years of involvement.Community Service WorkList the type of work, your role, and hours per week of involvement.EmploymentList the job, your title, description, hours per week, and dates of employment.Attach a short letter expressing interest in this scholarship/mentorship program. * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Attach a letter of recommendation from one of your high school instructors. * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Attach a letter of recommendation from one other person that is not a family member. * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. (Such as a coach, employer, pastor or youth leader.)Please attach your senior photo. Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Submit
