Welcome to NAWIC GR!
The National Association of Women in Construction was formed in 1953 by 16 women in the construction industry in Fort Worth, Texas. Currently, there are more than 150 chapters nationwide and almost 4,000 members. Globally, NAWIC has affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zeeland, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
About NAWIC
The Grand Rapids Chapter #194 was chartered in 1973. Our chapter membership meetings involve industry speakers, job site tours, and other great learning experiences. Along with these local learning opportunities, there are industry continuing education programs for certifications through the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF). Both locally and nationally, there are competitions held for students in grades 1-6 at the Block Kids event and a CAD/Design/Drafting competition for those in high school. We also focus on raising money for scholarships to assist recipients in their construction related college education.
NAWIC’s Core Purpose:
To enhance the success of women in the construction industry, and thus advance the causes of all women in construction, from tradeswomen to business owners.
NAWIC’s Core Values:
Believe in ourselves, persevere with the strength of our convictions, and dare to move into new horizons.
NAWIC’s Goals:
Facilitate internal leadership training, emphasize professional development, promote educational opportunities within NAWIC Partners, develop mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners, and provide leadership to the industry.
We’d love to have you join us for a meeting soon!
Scholarship Program
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE SOON!!!
Each year we are pleased to award Three (3) $2,000 Scholarships to worthy recipients in construction-related programs. For questions on eligibility please see below or email us at nawicgr194@gmail.com.
Scholarship Rules and Regulations
Eligibility:
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Applicant must be currently enrolled in a course of study leading to a career in a construction-related field. High school seniors and those pursuing graduate degrees are not eligible.
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Applicant must desire a career in a construction related field, craft or trade.
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Applicant must be enrolled full time in a college, university, training program (which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training), community college, technical school or equivalent; located in the state of Michigan. And they must have at least one term remaining.
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Applicants in a college or university must have a 3.00 or better grade point average to be considered for awards. Applicants in a technical trade school must have a 2.60 or better grade point average to be considered for awards.
Application Requirements:
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Completed Application
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Undergraduate Scholarship Application (application coming soon)
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Construction Trades Scholarship Application (application coming soon)
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Two (2) letters of recommendation.
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The letters of recommendation should come from someone other than a family member.
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Official transcript of grades.
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If applicant is currently enrolled in college, university, or technical trade school whereby official transcripts are not released until program completion, unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
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If applicants school only mails transcripts, please email NFSF (nfsf@nawic.org) for the address to mail the transcripts to. Official sealed transcripts must be received no later than February 28th .
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Application Submission Instructions:
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Application and all attachments must be complete and received via email by February 28th, for the following academic year. THIS DEADLINE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
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Email all documents to nfsf@nawic.org
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Scholarship winners will be contacted by the NFSF committee. Please do not call the Chapter or the National Office to check on scholarship status.
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NOTE: If you are not awarded a Scholarship from the Grand Rapids Chapter, you may still be eligible/in the running for a Scholarship from NFSF or another NAWIC Chapter.
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NOTE: Scholarship recipients may be contacted to attend a membership meeting, send in a recording, to share what the Scholarship meant to them and how it helped them.
