Making home ownership a reality requires a strong residential construction industry. The Home Builders Association of Tennessee is committed to advancing the residential construction industry through workforce development, education, and trainings.
Who We Are
Our mission is increasing public awareness and assisting young talented individuals to rewarding careers in residential construction through our 501c3 Foundation, the Tennessee Home Builders Foundation. The Foundation sees skills development through career and education as an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and the nation.
Through the Foundation, we gift scholarships in honor of David Stauffer, a past president of the Home Builders Association of Tennessee. David Stauffer recognized the importance of education and building a strong workforce. In tribute to his lifelong commitment to the industry, the David Stauffer Scholarship was created in his memory. The scholarship is available to deserving Tennessee students pursuing a degree or certificate in construction or related fields. These students are the future leaders of the residential construction industry.
Donate TodayDavid Stauffer Scholarship
The David Stauffer Scholarship is a “matching funds” achievement based scholarship program administered by the Tennessee Home Builders Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
The scholarship is available to Tennessee students pursuing a degree or certificate in construction or related fields. Young adults graduating from career and technical programs, colleges, and universities are the future business owners, who in turn hire employees and pay taxes. And as the state’s population continues to grow and the demand for housing continues to rise, the need for construction professionals will increase.
Apply Today
Are you a Tennessee student looking for extra money for college? Apply now for the David Stauffer Scholarship. To Apply, you can fill out the online application below or download the Application and submit it.
The David Stauffer Scholarship is a “matching funds” achievement based scholarship program administered by the Tennessee Home Builders Foundation.
The HBAT and local home builder affiliates, together with its members, are committed to improving the future of the building industry by creating educational opportunities for students, throughout the state. The David Stauffer Scholarship is available to all qualifying students across the state of Tennessee. Undergraduates who attend or planning on attending a one, two, or four year College or certificate program and studying construction or related fields, are eligible for this scholarship. An HBAT affiliated Home Builder’s Association (HBA) must sponsor the student and guarantee scholarship matching funds. All applicants are responsible for contacting a local Home Building Association Affiliate (HBA) for sponsorship and matching funds information.
Student Applicant must complete application and applicable attachments, to the local Home Building Association Affiliate (HBA) by the deadline set forth by that local HBA and a final deadline for HBAT being March 31, 2026.
Application Requirements
- Only completed and signed applications will be considered. DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS BLANK.
- Scholarship Applicant must show proof of Admissions Application; or be enrolled in or attending a college, university, junior college or technical/vocational school – current transcript required.
- A minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent is required – attach current copy of high school and/or college transcript.
- The Essay portion must be completed. (One-half page minimum; no longer than one page.)
- Must be enrolled in a construction related curriculum.
Past Recipients of the David Stauffer Scholarship
- Leah Perry
- Aden Luchtefeld
- Antonious Saleh
- Abe Soucy
- Wade Rolin
- Braxton Lillis
- Noah Smith
- Cristi Villanueva
- Maya Weininger
- Emma Goddard
- Ava Grace Williams
- Ethan James Fall
- James Hamilton Glasser
- Olivia Grace Light
- Maddox Combs
- Dylan Bailey
- AJ Lay
- Alexandria Arnold
- Jacob Blackwell
- Riley Scroggs
- Garrison Hickey
- Whit McLemore
- Alexandria Arnold
- Aden Luchtefeld
- Sailor Anglin
- Jacob Blackwell
- Emma Cox
- Jase Damron
- Caleb Darnell
- Jacob Duggan
- Annsley Holt
- Trinity Johnson
- Whit McLemore
- Illia Moore
- Gracie Orrico
- Callie Pierce
- Isaac Powers
- Rowan Richardson
- Abby Scott
- Rylan Selvidge
- Brayden Smith
- Elijah Smith
- Noah Smith
- Ramerion Taylor
- Sydney Watson
- Sailor Nicole Anglin
- Alexandria Faith Arnold
- Jacob Alan Blackwell
- Blake Alan Briske
- Matthew Robert Chappell
- Kade Harrison Correll
- Emma Grace Cox
- Caleb Lewis Darnell
- Jacob Taylor Duggan
- Eddie Lucas Vicente
- Garrett Paul Jones
- Tate Brayden Kerns
- Kevin Santizo Velasquez
- Gracie Joyce Orrico
- Christopher Ramos Martienez
- Elizabeth Mantsevich
- Riley Gage Nicholson
- Reece Nathan Parris
- Callie Jo Pierce
- Giovanny David Reynoso Piaz
- Elijah Matthew Smith
- Noah Michael Smith
- Brodie Drew Spillane
- Jeremy Dale Vanderberg
- Chandler Von Wiggins
- Sailor Nicole Anglin
- Caleb Darnell
- Emma Grace Cox
- Jacob Caleb Duggan
- Joshua Hunter Goode
- Michael Harrison
- Asma Khali
- Riley Nicholson
- Grace Joyce Orrico
- Amy Elizabeth Mercer
- Maxine Diana Achieng Otieno
- Brayden Smith
- Elijah Matthew Smith
- Noah Smith
- Cole Stevens
- Aaron Jerd
- Blake Burba
- Emma Kate Carpenter
- Paris Cornelison
- Lauren Lee
- Abby Scott
- Elijah Smith
- Oskar Sodergren
- Brayden Smith
- Grant Holden
- Kiana Queener
- Max Pfeifer
- Lauren Peak
- Juan Pineda
- Connor Andrew Doughty
- Chandler Fryar
- Emma Carpenter
- Zachary Scott
- Oskar Sodergren
- Gray Carter
- Heather Grindstaff
- Grant Holden
- Caroline Chambers
- Samuel Jooma
- Mason Hilke
- Hannah Faith Rose Kidd
- Anne Casseus
- Oskar Sodergren
- EmmaKate Carpenter
- Dixie Dryden
- Lindsey Arnold
- Gina Nguyen
- Grant Holden
- Scott Brooks
- Lilian Street
- Madison Hawkins
- Caroline Chambers
- Samuel Jooma
- Mason Hilke
- Hannah Faith Rose Kidd
- Anne Casseus
- Oskar Sodergren
- EmmaKate Carpenter
- Christopher Lee
- Garrett Delgado
- Joseph Meldahl
- Brandon Lewis
- Marcus Leftwich
- Jackson Manning
- Jorden Means
- Sherrod Munday
- Klayton Cottongim
- Olivia Calfee
- Gina Nguyen
- Samuel White
- Jackson Ryan
Help Make a Difference Today
Your tax-deductible contribution to the Tennessee Home Builders Foundation helps provide scholarships and fund education programs to encourage students to pursue careers in the residential construction industry. 100% of your donation will be directed toward promoting workforce development in Tennessee and facilitating the charitable activities of the Tennessee Home Builders Foundation. The Tennessee Home Builders Foundation is a non-profit corporation and qualifies for tax exemption and charitable contributions under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
A gift to the Foundation is not just a donation, it’s an investment in the goals and dreams of students in Tennessee. Each gift we receive will be put to good use, by working with local Home Builder Associations who identify deserving applicants eager to develop the skills and education needed to lead our industry in the years ahead.
Together with your help, we can build a better workforce and a better future for Tennessee. Your donations are tax deductible.
Donate NowTennessee Associate Leadership
Susan Billings, West TN HBA
Clay Cochran, ORBA
Nathan Paul, HBA of Middle TN
Seth Billings, West TN HBA
Vicki Schambron, HBA of Greater Chattanooga
Mark Miesse, West TN HBA
Carmen Ryan, JCA HBA
John Proffitt, ORBA
Jon Pointer, West TN HBA
Peaches Searles, ORBA