Thursday, 23 February 2023 12:14

Saratoga Builders Association Offering Two Student Scholarship Awards in 2023

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. has announced they will be awarding two student scholarships in 2023. One is the SBA $1,000 Scholarship award, and the other is the $1,000 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship award. 

The organization makes these cash scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education. 

These scholarships are open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County who is planning to pursue a construction education at a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university or to students who would like to purchase tools and/or equipment for employment/career or to start a business in the construction industry. 

Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school or college, to be eligible for these awards. Each applicant must also submit a high school or college transcript or list of construction classes taken, plus a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision.

Applications for the Saratoga Builders Association Scholarship program must be postmarked on or before April 1. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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