The william Morehouse scholarship is all online for 2025!
THE APPLICATION
There are two versions of the online application: 1) first-time applicants; and 2) returning applicants.
STEPS FOR THE APPLICANT:
- Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements in the Pre-Qualifier Questionnaire will be able to proceed with the online application.
- The application includes all of the questions and prompts to upload supporting documents that the applicant needs to complete in order to submit their application. The supporting documents to be uploaded are: official transcripts, college acceptance letter; and headshot photo.
- Upon submission, REF staff will send your application to the local Home Builders Association (HBA) in your area of the state.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the local HBA to schedule an interview.
- It is also the applicant's responsibility to request their high school/college advisor and two non-related personal references complete the online Evaluation Form by Tuesday, May 20.
- Applicant should confirm with their references that the forms were submitted prior to the deadline.
- The local HBA needs to submit the "Commitment to Match" form to REF by May 30. Student should plan to confirm it's been done prior to the deadline.
william morehouse scholarship
ABOUT
As a member of the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA), William (Bill) Morehouse provided members with insurance coverage for more than thirty‐five years. Bill served as Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Mohawk Valley for 30 years. Bill’s generosity and ingenuity helped to initiate the NYSBA Research and Education Foundation.
As steward of an obsolete insurance trust, Bill approached NYSBA to discuss the possibility of utilizing the funds to seed an organization that would benefit the residential construction industry. As a result, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization, NYSBA Research and Education Foundation (REF), was formed.
As a tribute to Bill’s commitment to the industry, the Research & Education Foundation student scholarship program was named in his honor. The William Morehouse Scholarship recognizes Bill's relentless dedication to the industry and members, along with acknowledging his stewardship, generosity and commitment to the future leaders of the industry.