SCHOLARSHIPS
Impact the next generation or advance your own career. The NWFA offers a variety of scholarships to provide wood flooring education to industry professionals.
Thanks to the generosity of our members, the NWFA awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships since the program began in 2014. We appreciate your support in helping us advance the industry by improving wood flooring knowledge and hands-on skills for the next generation of craftspeople.
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Scan the QR code to the right to apply for the NWFA Training Scholarshop.
CONTRIBUTE
There are three different scholarship funds. Each of them has different contribution levels.
Industry Advocates Scholarship
Contributions to this fund can be made in any amount. These donations will be combined with other contributions to fund general NWFA training scholarships.
Legacy Scholarship
For a contribution of $5,000, you can honor an individual who gave great time and effort throughout his or her life to advance both the NWFA and our industry. Smaller contributions can be submitted by several individuals to achieve a total contribution of $5,000. If a total of $5,000 is not achieved, or if the nominee is not approved by the Scholarship Committee, contributed funds will be designated to the Industry Advocates Scholarship Program. Nominated Legacy Scholarship individuals will be remembered in a permanent and sustaining way through their families, through the NWFA and through the industry.
In Memoriam: Don Conner
With sadness, we share that Don Conner passed away on October 28, 2022 at the age of 75.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be sent to the National Wood Flooring Association, 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63304 or online via this link. Donations to the NWFA Education and Research Foundation in Conner’s honor will be used to fund scholarship programs for future generations of wood flooring professionals.
In Memoriam: Mickey Moore
With sadness, we share that Mickey Moore passed away on January 27, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be sent to the National Wood Flooring Association, 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63304 or online via this link. Donations to the NWFA Education and Research Foundation in Moore’s honor will be used to fund scholarship programs for future generations of wood flooring professionals.
Named Scholarship
For a contribution of $20,000, you can honor an individual who made significant and lasting contributions to the industry.
If you have questions about these scholarships, please contact us.
RECEIVE
There are two different scholarships that can be received by an individual in the industry.
NWFA Training Scholarship
Get the hands-on training you need to take your career to the next level by applying for an NWFA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance for NWFA hands-on training events. One scholarship of up to $500 per training event will be awarded, with priority given to NWFA members.
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact us.
Wood Studies Scholarship
The NWFA Education & Research Foundation Wood Studies Scholarship is designed to promote the post-secondary study of forestry and forestry-related sciences.
Each spring, this nonrenewable scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded to one current high school senior who will study forestry in an effort to advance and improve forestry practices for generations to come.
High School Seniors – Download the Application Here
College/University Students – Download the Application Here
If you have questions about this scholarship, please contact us.