Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for a 2025 IBS Scholarship
This post has been updated.
Applications for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Scholarship Program are due Wednesday, July 17.
The IBS Scholarship Program is a way for NAHB members who are 21-35 years old to experience everything IBS has to offer. Scholarship recipients receive an IBS Registration (IBS Expo+Education Pass), travel stipend, hotel accommodations for the show, and more — valued up to $2,000 in savings — for IBS 2025, taking place Feb. 25-27, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Experience professional growth and development by attending the 2025 IBS, where you can advance your career, network with industry professionals, discover innovative products, and more.
Application information, including video submission guidelines, can be found at buildersshow.com.
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