The Dale & Bea Stuard/National Housing Endowment Scholarship Fund (The Fund) is a generous fund created by Dale & Bea Stuard. Dale Stuard is a former chairman of the National Housing Endowment of the National Association of Home Builders (NHE/NAHB) and a former BIA/OC President. This scholarship program is a clear demonstration of the Stuards’ firm commitment to giving back to their industry and helping students become qualified professionals. Now in its 6th year, the Fund has recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to students for the 2010/09 school year. This financial assistance can sometimes be the deciding factor when students are considering continuing their education.

Applicants for the scholarship must either be a graduating high school student in Orange County or have graduated from an Orange County high school in the past five years. Successful completion of coursework, which the applicant is currently enrolled, is required. The scholarship is applicable for payment to two or four year colleges, and vocational/certificate programs. To download the scholarship guidelines and application please click on the following links.

Please read the scholarship qualifications before applying here: Dale & Bea Stuard Scholarship Overview

Deadline for the scholarship is May 16, 2011. (The deadline has been extended 1 week)

First Time Applicants: Dale & Bea Stuard Scholarship Application

Previous Applicants: Dale & Bea Stuard Scholarship Re-Application

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