NAWIC Boise - The National Association of Women in Construction

NAWIC’s commitment to education and skilled training can be seen in a variety of areas. For more than 30 years, the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) has offered creative and educational programs for students from grade school and high school to adult certification programs. The Foundation’s award-winning Block-Kids program, Building Design Program and the CAD/Design/Drafting Scholarship Awards competitions introduce students to careers and opportunities in construction.

Local Scholarships
Each year the Boise Chapter awards scholarships to students who have chosen construction careers. These scholarships are in addition to contributions our local chapter makes the NEF. The Boise Chapter is proud to award these scholarships to members of our Idaho community thanks to the hard work of our members and our generous supporters. The Boise Chapter offers two separate categories of scholarships. The first for students enrolled in a four year degree program and the second for students in craft apprentice programs. Download the applications below for more information or contact scholarships@nawicboise.org
Undergraduate Scholarship Form
Craft Scholarship Form

NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation
The NFSF also awards scholarships at the National level each year. For more information, competition rules and regulations, and NAtional level applications go to:
http://www.nawic.org/nfsf.htm

Block Kids
The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The award-winning program introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The program is open to all elementary school children in grades 1-6. The competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three of the following additional items: A small rock, string, foil and poster board. Local winners advance to Regional Competition and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competitions. National prizes are awarded to the top three projects.

CAD/Design/Drafting
The CAD/Design/Drafting Competition is a contest designed for senior high students. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of self worth and building confidence. Mentoring programs between students and educators are also encouraged. Each local sponsor is furnished with a "Design Problem" that is designed by a licensed Architect or Engineer and is generic enough to meet the needs of all ares of the US and our international affiliates. Project drawings must include a minimum: a floor plan, exterior elevation and site plan and placement of structure. National winners receive prizes.