Category: Education

GHBA Opens Applications For Annual Scholarships

As president of ROC Homes, an award-winning construction firm he established in 2002, Eric Hymowitz holds several decades of experience in the industry. During this time, Eric Hymowitz has been involved with various organizations, such as the Greater Houston Builder’s Association (GHBA), which aims to advance the interests of construction professionals across the city.

Alongside its advocacy work, the organization looks to assist its members financially and has recently called for submissions for its annual Scholarship Program, which is presented by GHBA’s Associate Council. The initiative, which uses donations to help members’ children pursue a college degree, is open to any members with a child either currently enrolled in university or high school.

Tax-deductible donations from members are also welcome, with all proceeds going directly to those pursuing a degree. Applications for this year’s GHBA Scholarship Program will remain open until May 1, with the organization accepting them through its website.

Greater Houston Builders Association Scholarship Program

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An accomplished construction management professional, Eric Hymowitz brings three decades of experience to his position as the president of ROC Homes in Houston, Texas. An active member of the homebuilding industry, Eric Hymowitz belongs to professional organizations such as the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Founded more than 75 years ago, GHBA brings together members of the remodeling, homebuilding, and development industries from 11 counties across the wider Houston area. The fourth-largest home building association in the country, the group serves its more than 1,700 member-companies through a combination of professional development programs, educational opportunities, and advocacy for the industry at the local and state levels. GHBA also maintains community-outreach initiatives such as its scholarship program.

Open to children of all employees of GHBA member-companies, the GHBA Scholarship Program is administered by the GHBA Associate Council and provides funds to students planning to pursue or currently pursuing higher education. The scholarships are funded by tax-deductible donations, with every dollar donated going toward scholarship awards. In addition to the potential tax benefits, donors are recognized in Houston Builder magazine.

Scholarship amounts vary, with recent winners receiving awards of $3,000. To learn more about the GHBA Scholarship Program or to donate, please visit http://www.ghba.org/scholarship-program.