SCHOLARSHIPS

2025 Building Industry Charitable Foundation Scholarships

2025 Scholarship Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 11, 2025

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Questions? Contact Bin Wilcenski at the BIA
Call or Text (803) 525-1120
Email bin@columbiabuilders.com

Forty-three Students Receive Scholarships From
Building Industry Charitable Foundation

Over the past 24 years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $910,500 in scholarships to children of association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program. This month, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation awarded an additional $67,000 to 43 students. The scholarship program is funded by events, including the annual BIA Golf Classic presented by 84 Lumber and through private contributions to the Foundation.

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients:

-Madison Andrews – Clemson University
-Emery Branham – Clemson University
-Blake Bukszar – Clemson University
-Matthew Bukszar – The Citadel
-Arely Cabrera – Midlands Technical College
-Samuel Cancilla – University of South Carolina
-Chase Creel – University of South Carolina
-Riley Davis – College of Charleston Honors College
-Molly Evatt – Wofford College
-Brogdon Galloway, Jr – The Citadel
-Dani Goings – Columbia College
-Mills Grimsley – Clemson University
-Charlie Griffin – Clemson University
-Brant Hagler – Clemson University
-Karson Henzler – Clemson University
-Katie Horton – College of Charleston
-Darcee Jacobs – USC Beaufort
-Cooper Jones – Midlands Technical College
-Lawson Kingery – Clemson University
-Lillian Lindler – Clemson University
-Maddison Litton – Clemson University
-Finn McDonnell – University of South Carolina
-Campbell McKenzie – Clemson University
-Camden Meetze – College of Charleston
-Kenna Morrison – Clemson University
-Chavis O’Connor – Clemson University
-Lottie Peacock – Clemson University
-Lucy Peacock – Clemson University
-Kendall Quinn – University of South Carolina
-Gracin Riddle – University of South Carolina
-Heriot Sadler – University of South Carolina
-Bella Sheard – University of South Carolina
-Skylar Steelman – Clemson University
-Kevin Steelman – College of Charleston
-Katelynn Stephenson – University of South Carolina
-Fletcher Sterne – University of South Carolina
-Caroline Sullivan – University of South Carolina
-Rachel Twine – University of South Carolina
-Thomas Walker – University of South Carolina
-Sydney Watson – Midlands Technical College
-Andrew Wilkie – University of South Carolina
-Catie Willm – College of Charleston Honors College
-Cale Wilson – University of South Carolina

The Building Industry Charitable Foundation was established in 1993 under bequest from the Building Industry Association of Central SC, which provided the initial funding. The Foundation was established for the purpose of providing assistance to those less fortunate, or otherwise deserving, for the betterment of the community. The Foundation accomplishes its purpose by assisting individuals, programs and organizations in need.

Building Industry Association members serving on the Board of Trustees are David Clark, Peninsula Homes (President); Kim O’Quinn, Mungo Homes (Vice President); John Covert, Covert Homes, LLC (Secretary); Bin Wilcenski, Building Industry Association (Executive Secretary/Treasurer); Kim Branham, Synovus; Amy Caskey, Irmo Lock Company/The Modern Locksmith; Jimmy Derrick, Coldwell Banker Realty; Charles Grimsley, Grimsley Builders; Beth Gardner, Guild Mortgage Company; Scott Heron, Precision Property; Earl McLeod, Honorary Member; Nick Nieri, Great Southern Homes; and Mike Cancilla, Stanley Martin Homes.

The work of the Building Industry Charitable Foundation provides assistance to programs benefiting young and old alike. The Foundation, in its work, highlights the commitment and generosity of the building industry to a better quality of life for all residents of the Midlands of South Carolina. To request aide, write to the Building Industry Charitable Foundation at 625 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201.  (803) 256-6238.

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