North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Governing Board of presidents Scholarship FAQs
North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Governing Board of presidents Scholarship FAQs
North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Governing Board of presidents Scholarship - FAQs
What is the NABTU Scholarship?
North America's Building Trades Union Governing Board of Presidents' Scholarship (formerly known as the Trades Futures Scholarship) provides up to $7,200 in scholarship funding for eligible members of North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) who are enrolled in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering who are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management (BACM).
The scholarship automatically renews each academic year for eligible recipients, provided the student:
- Remains enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management (BACM).
- Maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Continues to meet all scholarship eligibility requirements.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
- Apply for Admission to Rowan University
- Once accepted, eligible students will be matched to the NABTU Scholarship through Scholarship Universe and can submit their scholarship application.
- Complete your student profile with details about your academic program, activities, and goals.
- Complete the NABTU Scholarship Application
Where do I find the scholarship application?
North America's Building Trades Union Governing Board of Presidents' Scholarship application is accessed through Rowan University's Scholarship Universe platform.
Once you have been admitted and accepted into Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management (BACM), log into Scholarship Universe using your Rowan Network ID and password.
After completing your profile, navigate to the Scholarship section to view scholarships you have been matched to. If you are eligible for the NABTU Scholarship, you will see North America's Building Trades Union Governing Board of Presidents' Scholarship appear in your list of available scholarships with an option to apply.
Who is eligible?
NABTU scholarship applicants must:
- Be enrolled in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering’s Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management (BACM).
- Be an active union member in good standing.
- Eligible Unions include: BAC, IBB, IBEW, IUEC, IUPAT, IUOE, Ironworkers (IW), HFIAW (Insulators), LIUNA, OPCMIA, SMART, UA, Roofers and Teamsters.
- Union Staff members or Helmets to Hardhats Staff members are also eligible to apply.
- Meet all scholarship requirements before the application deadline.
What information will I need to log into Scholarship Universe?
Your Rowan network username and password
Do I need to apply every semester?
No. Scholarship terms are based on the award guidelines. If additional documentation is needed for future terms, Rowan will notify you.
When should I apply?
Submit your scholarship application as soon as you accept your offer of admission. Waiting until classes begin may delay scholarship processing.
How will I know if my scholarship was approved?
Once your eligibility has been verified and your application has been reviewed, you will receive notification from Rowan University regarding your scholarship status.
I already started classes. Can I still apply?
Yes. Eligible students may apply for the NABTU Scholarship after they have been admitted and accepted into the Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management (BACM).
Scholarship availability and application deadlines vary by cycle, so students should check Scholarship Universe for current opportunities and deadlines.
I changed my union or Local. What should I do?
Notify your Rowan enrollment representative as soon as possible so your scholarship eligibility can be reviewed.
Helpful Tips
- Submit your scholarship application as soon as you accept your offer of Admission and set up your Rowan username and password.
- Double-check your union affiliation and Local number before submitting.
- Respond promptly if Rowan requests additional information.
Questions? Contact Rowan Online Admissions online@admissions.rowan.edu or call 856-256-4747.