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Education + Scholarship Fund

 

The Hawaii Building Industry Foundation is dedicated to strengthening Hawaii’s building industry by investing in the future workforce. Through scholarships, we provide deserving and economically disadvantaged students with the opportunity to pursue careers in construction and related fields. Our mission is to cultivate a skilled, sustainable workforce and promote excellence and lifelong learning within the industry.

 

 
The Season of Giving is here. 
 

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the

HBIF Scholarship Fund through the

Give Big Hawaii 2025 Campaign.

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​Your donation will support tomorrow’s workforce with scholarships and training.
 

With your help, we can invest in our youth and ensure a sustainable workforce is in place for years to come.

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Scholarship applications are closed. Scholarship winners will be announced in Spring 2026 for Fall 2026 semester awards.

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Questions: 808-629-7505 or
email: scholarships@hawaiibuildingindustryfoundation.org

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DONATE NOW

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Donate by Check

 Hawaii Building Industry Foundation

Memo: Education + Scholarship Fund

94-487 Akoki Street, Suite 213 

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

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HBIF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID #20-2216525). 

Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  Please check with your tax advisor to confirm the tax deduction.

Mahalo to Our Foundation  Donors

Aloma Wang/ Joseph Uno
Bowers & Kubota
Brent Tokita
Building Industry Labor Association of Hawaii

Design Partners Incorporated
DM Pacific, Inc.
Enviroquest, Inc.
Hawaiian Dredging
Jessica M Omoto

Karen Nakamura
Ken Hayashida
Lloyd Higa
Martin Nakasone
McE International
Mitsunaga Construction, Inc.
Pacific Architects
Rinell Wood Systems
RM Towill Inc.
RMA Sales
Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates Electrical Engineers
Shintani Family Foundation
SSFM International
Tile Co.

Mahalo to our Grant Supporters

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At the end of my last day of classes, I always ask what they liked most. Someone will always say, "we just needed someone to believe in us."

Evan Fujimoto, Graham Builders + Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training Instructor

Students in the Classroom

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Resources

The Hawaii Building Industry Foundation supports student and instructor outreach, program curriculum development, and grant execution.

Join Us in Our Mission

Support the Skilled Trades

Helping Hands Maui
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Holly Kessler, Executive Director

94-487 Akoki Street, Suite 213 Waipahu, HI 96797

Email: holly@hawaiibuildingindustryfoundation.org

Phone: 808-629-7505

EIN: 20-2216525

© 2025 by Hawaii Building Industry Foundation 

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