The BBIA Scholarship Application Deadline has closed for 2026/2027.
Please check back in January for the 2027/2028 School Year Scholarship Applications.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Bay Building Industries Association scholarship program supports local students pursuing an education in the construction field. These scholarships enrich the lives of students, our construction industry and our community.
2027/2028 APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JANUARY
The BBIA Scholarship application deadline has closed for the 2026/2027 school year. Please check back in January for the 2027/2028 school year scholarship application.
If you are interested in furthering your education to pursue a career in the construction field, we invite you to apply. Questions? Email Stacy Roberts at Stacy@BayBIA.org.
Send applications by email to Stacy@BayBIA.org or by mail to:
Bay Building Industries Association
223 Forest Park Cir
Panama City, FL 32405
THE SCHOLARSHIP HOME
Each year a BBIA builder member leads construction of the Scholarship Home with donated time, labor, materials and discounts from members and their vendors. Proceeds from the sale fund these scholarships.
Program totals as reported in the 2026 Parade of Homes magazine (“over $207,000 in scholarships to 225 students”). BBIA also maintains an endowed scholarship at Gulf Coast State College.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Twenty students received $800 BBIA scholarships for the 2026/2027 school year, presented in May 2026.
Tom P. Haney Technical College
- Christopher Acree
- Ceveion Black
- Anthony Cabrera Espinales
- Jonah Clark
- Josiah Clark
- Kyle Erickson
- Grayson Hutchinson
- Isaiah Johnson
- April Kline
- Stratton Levins
- Xavier Lorts
- Caden Morgan
- Parker Myers
- Deklan Pullum
- Danny Russ
- Peyton Weber
University of Florida
- Bethany Fanning
North Dakota State College of Science
- Landen Hartog
University of South Florida
- Leah Hutchinson
University of Miami
- Alyssa Kellum
Source: 2026 Parade of Homes magazine p.13; BBIA Facebook, May 15 and June 4, 2026.
PAST RECIPIENTS BY YEAR
Every name below comes from a BBIA magazine page, news release or announcement. Years still being researched are marked.
2025
Haney Technical College
- Joshua Austill
- Nicholas Bottorf
- Rilan Butler
- Christopher Creamer
- Shea Mooney
- Tre’ Powell
- Emerson Scherer II
- Anthony White
- Grant Weissman
- Mikey Williams
Clemson University
- William Anderson
Florida Atlantic University
- Isaac Dean
Gulf Coast State College
- Elizabeth Hughes
Auburn University
- Chance Jenkins
Santa Fe College
- Olivia Nagy
Source: Live Scholarship Information page; 2025 Parade of Homes magazine p.12; BBIA Facebook May 21, 2025
2024
Haney Technical College
- Jacob Cannon
- Avery Chandler
- Jennifer Daughtry
- Brantley Dixon
- Joseph Goff
- Charles Lagasse
- Mitch Levy
- Connor Melvin
- Dawson Miller
- Yanti Miller
- John Swanson
- Daniel Tomlin
- Trenton Whaley
Gulf Coast State College
- Luke Bowen
- Logan Bus
- Anthony Curole
- Gracie Lewis
- Bryan Nguyen
- Emma Nguyen
- Zac Riley
- Sawyer Stone
University of West Florida
- Joshua Harris
- Rylee Vandergrift
University of South Florida
- Autumn Anderson
FSU Panama City
- Katrina Le
Source: 2024 Great American Parade of Homes magazine p.12; BBIA Facebook May 20, 2024
2023
Haney Technical College
- Ayaz Akbar
- Austin Allen
- Justin Aultman
- Matthew Barber
- Ashton Burkett
- Zachary Chase
- Michael Coon
- Seth Corbin
- Ladectric Finley
- Dean Gianotti
- Parker Gillman
- Quinn Glaze
- Kaleb Johnson
- Luke Keen
- James Larson
- Brayden Lashley
- Ryan Lee
- Jose Lopez
- Mason Owens
- Phillip Peters
- Miles Ramey
- Erik Sapp
- Nathan Schnepf
- Willie Smith
- Christopher Tiller
- Braxton Tomasiewicz
- Austin Yon
Gulf Coast State College
- Joanna Bush
- Connor Mizell
- Amber O’Neal
- Wyatt Roberts
University of Alabama
- Caitlin Allen
University of Florida
- Megan Meyer
FSU Panama City
- Zachary Porter
Source: 2023 Parade of Homes magazine p.5 (Scholarship Award page); BBIA Facebook May 15, 2023
2022Names being gathered
17 students were awarded BBIA scholarships ($1,000 each). The full recipient list for 2022 is being gathered from association records and will be added here.
Source: BBIA Facebook, May 9, 2022
2021Names being gathered
22 students were awarded BBIA scholarships ($900 each). The full recipient list for 2021 is being gathered from association records and will be added here.
Source: BBIA Facebook, April 17, 2022
2020
Parker AndersonFurman University
Nolan BaxleyGulf Coast State College
Jennifer BlackGulf Coast State College
Brad BoneeHaney Technical Center
Fred Booker IIIHaney Technical Center
Kenan CainUniversity of West Florida
Madeline CampbellUniversity of West Florida
Mitchell CampbellUniversity of Florida
Ivan De La CruzUniversity of West Florida
Orion DopyeraHaney Technical Center
Philip DoucetHaney Technical Center
Ella DuBoseUniversity of Alabama
Isabella GobelFlorida State University
Bryce HartFlorida State University
Amy HayesGulf Coast State College
Trevor HorsleyGulf Coast State College
Isabella KnowlesUniversity of Florida
Logan LasterHaney Technical Center
Sage McWatersCoastal Alabama Community College
Silas McWatersHaney Technical Center
McKynzie Moses-JonesTallahassee Community College
Gavin NeyhartUniversity of West Florida
Sophia PerrettHaney Technical Center
Ellen RanowHaney Technical Center
Drayce SearsGulf Coast State College
David ShalingHaney Technical Center
Charlie SingletonHaney Technical Center
Emma SkipperFlorida Atlantic University
Ethan TaylorTroy University
Emily WaddellGulf Coast State College
Kiana WalkerGulf Coast State College
Olivia WalkerFlorida Southern CollegeSource: 2020 News Herald ad copy (SCHOLARSHIP INFO folder); 2020 headshot files.
2019Totals being confirmed
24 students were awarded BBIA scholarships ($18,000 total). The full recipient list for 2019 is being gathered from association records and will be added here.
Source: 2019 Home for Christmas Home ribbon-cutting program (four-year total of $49,000 to 64 students, less 2016–2018)
2018Names being gathered
20 students were awarded BBIA scholarships ($750 each). The full recipient list for 2018 is being gathered from association records and will be added here.
Source: News Herald article (2018 scholarships); BBIA Facebook Jul 2, 2018; FB album May 2018 Lunch & Learn Scholarship Presentation
2017Names being gathered
12 students were awarded BBIA scholarships ($1,000 each). The full recipient list for 2017 is being gathered from association records and will be added here.
Source: 2017 Scholarship Home article (GCEC); BBIA Facebook Apr 17, 2018; historian record
2016
BBIA Scholarship
- Emma Christensen
- Mitchell Christensen
- Brittney Davis
- Ashley Holley
- Daniel LaMere
- Brynn Ledman
- Timothy Bowen McGuffin
- Carter Murphy
BBIA Endowed Scholarship at Gulf Coast State College (fall 2016)
- Landon Holloway
- Antonio Reeves
- Jeffrey Williams
Source: 2016 Scholarship Recipients article (SCHOLARSHIP INFO folder); WMBB coverage shared on BBIA Facebook Jul 19, 2016
A LONG HISTORY OF INVESTING IN STUDENTS
BBIA scholarships go back decades: in 1988 the association created a perpetual scholarship for building-related studies at Gulf Coast Community College, and in 2004 it awarded $13,500 to nine local graduates. The modern Scholarship Home program began in 2016.
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Bay Building Industries Association Scholarship Program
The BBIA offers a scholarship program for local education specific to the field of construction. These scholarships will enrich the lives of students, our construction industry, and our community.
Throughout the year we will host events where you will be able to explore the many great offerings of our organization while supporting the richness of education.
If you are interested in furthering your education to pursue a career in the construction field we invite you to apply for the BBIA Scholarship. If you have any questions, email Stacy Roberts at Stacy@BayBIA.org.
The BBIA Scholarship Application Deadline is March 6, 2026.
Scholarship Applications may be emailed to Stacy@BayBIA.org or mailed to:
Bay Building Industries Association
223 Forest Park Cir
Panama City, FL 32405
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
William Anderson, Clemson University
Joshua Austill, Haney Technical College
Nicholas Bottorf, Haney Technical College
Rilan Butler, Haney Technical College
Christopher Creamer, Haney Technical College
Isaac Dean, Florida Atlantic University
Elizabeth Hughes, Gulf Coast State College
Chance Jenkins, Auburn University
Olivia Nagy, Santa Fe College (2)
Shea Mooney, Haney Technical College
Tre’ Powell, Haney Technical College
Emerson Scherer II, Haney Technical College
Anthony White, Haney Technical College
Grant Weissman, Haney Technical College
Mikey Williams, Haney Technical College
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