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2022 SVABO Bob Stoddard Memorial Scholarship Notice Of Availability

Monday, August 1, 2022
Posted by: SVABO
Applications are being accepted for the Bob Stoddard Memorial Scholarship, established in the memory of Bob Stoddard, a long-time member of the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO). Bob was devoted to the ideals of quality codes and uniform enforcement and was a supporter of educational programs for persons pursuing a career in building code enforcement. In this spirit, SVABO is offering scholarships to persons enrolled or enrolling in a Building Inspection Technology (BIT) program.
Rules and Conditions of Scholarship Award:
Eligibility for a SVABO Bob Stoddard Memorial Scholarship is limited to persons enrolled or enrolling in a recognized Building Inspection Technology (BIT) program within the SVABO service area. Applicants must be members of SVABO, an immediate family member of a SVABO member, or a letter of sponsorship may be submitted on behalf of the applicant by a current SVABO member.
The scholarship must be for attendance at a college, trade school, or other institution of learning with a Building Inspection Technology (BIT) program.
Bob Stoddard Memorial Scholarship awards will not exceed $2,500 to any one individual in any single year. In the event of multiple applicants being chosen, the award will be divided fairly between the awardees, at the discretion of the SVABO Scholarship Committee.
Persons awarded a scholarship must agree to the use of their name and some of the general information regarding their educational goals as stated in the required application for purposes of announcing the award and promotion of the SVABO Bob Stoddard Memorial Scholarship.
All awards are made at the sole discretion of the SVABO Scholarship Committee. Award information will not be given over the telephone.
How to Apply:
The applications forms are available here.
Applications must be received by the SVABO Scholarship Committee on or after August 1, 2022, but not later than September 30, 2022. Applications postmarked after October 15, 2021 will not be considered. Applications must be filled out completely and typed or neatly printed with the required attachments.
Email digital applications to [email protected].