Building Bright Futures Scholarship

Statement of Purpose

The Building Bright Futures scholarship is established to support young people pursuing vocational and technical education, empowering them to build successful careers in the trades and technical disciplines vital to the construction, maintenance, and operation of commercial real estate. Our industry thrives on collaboration and expertise across a wide range of professions, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural engineering, welding, and more. By investing in aspiring professionals through this scholarship, we aim to bridge the workforce gap, strengthen our industry’s talent pipeline, and ensure a sustainable future for the built environment.

Through this initiative, BOMA not only honors our commitment to industry excellence but also promotes diversity, innovation, and economic opportunity within the communities we serve. Together, we can inspire and equip the next generation to excel in the trades that power the commercial real estate industry.

Scholarship Award

Scholarship grants in varying amounts totaling up to $5,000 may be awarded to one or more candidates each year.  The Scholarship Selection Committee will review applicants and will make the award decisions. The Committee has the final authority over selection of the winning candidate(s).

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must desire a career in the construction or commercial real estate industry upon graduation. The Committee retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement.

Applicants must have gained official admission to, or already be enrolled in, an accredited institution (vocational, technical, community college, undergrad, etc) in the state of Missouri or in a contiguous state.  Students must be pursuing a degree or certification program requiring at least one academic year of enrollment.

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