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FGBC Scholarship Cycle Opens for 2017

January 26, 2017 by Post

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 25, 2017) — For the second year, the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state,  is funding a statewide scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing careers in green building or related sustainability disciplines.

 

Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for each recipient and can be renewed for up to four years. Applications are due by March 31, 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year.

 

To apply online, visit the Florida Green Building Coalition website www.FloridaGreenBuilding.org.

 

Click on the LEARN tab and select SCHOLARSHIPS: (http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/scholarships)

 

Finalists will be announced in the May 2017 and awards presented prior to summer vacation. Scholarship recipients will be recognized by industry professionals at FGBC events. Each scholarship recipient will receive a complimentary FGBC membership for one year and be invited to participate in FGBC committees and events.

 

Scholarships like this promote educational opportunities for individuals to build successful construction careers within the green building industry.

 

For more information or to apply for an “FGBC Green Build It. Live It” scholarship, please visit www.FloridaGreenBuilding.org/scholarships.

 

About the Florida Green Building Coalition

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a nonprofit 501(C)3 Florida corporation founded in 2000 and dedicated to improving the built environment. Its mission is “to lead and promote sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs.” FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with climate specific criteria to address issues caused by Florida’s hot-humid environment and natural disasters. Currently, FGBC is the leading certifier of green projects in Florida. FGBC’s membership is comprised of individuals and businesses from all areas of the building industry, including research, design, materials, products, construction, inspection, marketing, finance and public advocates.  For more information about the FGBC “Florida Green” certification programs visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

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