Builders' Show Scholarship Program

NAHB members** in good standing between the ages of 25-35. This opportunity is only open to legal residents of the US. Recipients will be required to complete a declaration of eligibility and release form and include tax ID information to receive the scholarship.

** NAHB members must be between 25-35 when applying for the scholarship. If you turn 36 after applying and/or leading up to the show, that is acceptable. HBA staff members are not eligible.

No, if someone else at your company is the NAHB member of record, then you can still apply.

You will need to provide NAHB with the:

• NAHB member's first & last name
• NAHB member's pin ID number
• HBA/Local association name
• HBA/Local association number

Search for your HBA/Local association name and number on nahb.org.

The application process is now open. Scholarship applications were accepted from June 1-July 24, 2026.  

Applications are reviewed, analyzed and scored based on two equally important components: (1) the written application and (2) the video submission. Dedicate time and attention to both sections.

The written part is made up of six sets of questions (Applicant, Member Details, Company Details, About You, Video Upload and Referral).

The Video Upload portion of the application will require you to provide a video response to the question “What excites you about being part of the home building industry? And how will attending the 2027 NAHB International Builders' Show® impact your professional development and benefit your business?"

VIDEO SUBMISSION TIPS GUIDELINES:

• Your video is your opportunity to illustrate your personality, passion and creativity. This is your chance to stand out, so have fun with it and let us get to know who you are.
• Don't just provide your 'video voice over' within the video presentation, plan to include yourself within the video.
• Your video should be between 1-5 minutes long.
• Before submitting your video, make sure the lighting and audio quality allow you to be seen and heard clearly.
• Submit your video by providing a link to it within the application portal (i.e Dropbox, YouTube, etc.).
  • When finalizing your video link, make sure that it will remain live/valid until September 2026.

Share how you're involved in the industry at the local level. Explain how you're directly involved with your local HBAs through projects, events, council/committees and etc.

Your video is another great place to show us who you are and why you should be selected for this incredible opportunity, so don't be afraid to be creative and be authentic.

Some strong topics to touch on when answering the posed question, "What excites you about being part of the home building industry? And how will attending the 2027 NAHB International Builders' Show® impact your professional development and benefit your business?"

• How did you get involved in the home building industry? What does it mean to you?
• What projects are you currently working on?
• How you're involved in your local and state HBAs?
• How do you anticipate the show will prepare you to address your current challenges?
• If you have been to the show before, tell us about that experience. How will attending as a scholarship recipient be different?
• What education topics are most exciting to you?
• What specific products do you want to see?

Here are some strong videos that stood out in the past that you can use as a reference point.

• Video Submission 1
• Video Submission 2
• Video Submission 3
• Video Submission 4
• Video Submission 5
• Video Submission 6

There is also an 'About You' section of the application where you can share more about yourself, your professional challenges and HBA/Local association involvement.

The application process closes on Friday, July 24. Final applications and videos were to have been submitted no later than our deadline of July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET to be considered.

No, unfortunately we can only offer a limited number of scholarships and we need to give new recipients the opportunity to experience the show.

Up to 12 NAHB members will be selected to receive a 2027 Builders’ Show scholarship.

All applicants will be notified in late August 2026 before registration opens for the 2027 show.

All-inclusive access to IBS 2027:

• One IBS 2027 full Expo+Education Pass (includes expo floor and education session access)
• A travel stipend for one to Las Vegas (valued up to $800)
• Hotel accommodations at NAHB designated hotel for duration of the show
• LV Monorail Pass and MORE

You'll experience everything you need to jump start your career goals in 2027 and have some fun too!

The following are not included in the scholarship:

• Spouse registration, special event tickets or travel/transportation costs
• Hotel incidentals, such as early check-in, bar tabs, etc.
• Meals
• Other travel/transportation expenses beyond the hotel stay and airfare to/from Las Vegas, i.e., extended hotel stay fees, taxis, airport shuttles, Lyft, Uber, etc.
• Luggage fees
• Airfare add-on fees, i.e., preferred seating, early-bird check-in, extra leg room, etc.

Contact Lauren Wallace with any questions.

No. As a part of the scholarship program experience, all recipients will be required to stay in the same NAHB designated hotel room block. NAHB will cover the room and tax fees for the hotel accommodations of the scholar for the duration of the show.

All recipients will receive a travel stipend check of $800, that can be used at their own discretion to go towards their airfare or gas mileage/parking to and from Las Vegas for the Builders' Show.

Absolutely! Be sure to follow the Builders’ Show and use #IBS2027 #BuildersShowScholar to share your experience.