Scholarship
The NRVHBA Scholarship program aims to support the future growth of the construction industry by providing aid to deserving students enrolled in construction-related studies at Virginia’s Colleges, Trade Schools and within Working Internships.
Eligibility requirements:
- graduating senior who is interested in entering the building profession AND enrolling in a related field of study, including but not limited to architecture, drafting, building trades (electrical, plumbing, hvac), carpentry, contracting, and engineering.
- Must go to school in one of the following school districts: Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Giles County, Floyd County, City of Radford, Wythe County, or Carroll County
- Completed application form (link below). Please have two letters of reference from unrelated adults ready to upload.
- Students who show a desire to pursue a home building-related career in the above list of municipalities upon graduation will be given preference above other applicants.
Current NRVHBA Scholarship Program Opportunities:
NRVHBA Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 per recipient
Capps Home Building Center Rob Prom Memorial Scholarship: $2,500 per recipient
The NRVHBA is an active not-for profit organization. Please consider making a donation to NRVHBA to continue providing scholarships to our local students.
2026 Scholarship Applications Open January 15th - Deadline to Apply is March 15, 2026
2024 Scholarship Recipients
William Burnett
William Burnett is a graduate of Carroll County High School. He will study Engineering Design Technology at New River Community College this fall. He looks forward to enter the industry as a qualified Engineering Design Technician and stay in the area by working for a local company.
Austin Repass
Austin Repass is a graduate of George Wythe High School. He will be attending Wytheville Community College studying Carpentry and HVAC. He plans to also get a business degree, with the ultimate goal of starting his own business in the construction industry.
Richard S. Whitney, Jr.
December 5, 1949 - May 14, 2002
A Graduate of North Cross School and attended the University of Virginia and graduated from East Tennessee State University. Former Vice President of Homebuilders Association of Virginia. He served on a multitude of Homebuilders Association committees, many of which he served as chairman. In 1992 Rick was named RRHBA Builder of the Year.
In 1997 he came to the New River Valley area. Employed as Vice President of Construction for SAS Construction, LLC, Rick was instrumental in developing and constructing Knollwood Townhomes, the Glen, and The Meadows at Northside Park, Cedarfield Subdivision and Cedarfield Apartments. He became an avid member of the New River Valley Homebuilders Association in 1997, Builder Director in 1997, Vice President in 1998 and President of this Association in 1999. While active in the New River Valley Homebuilders he also found time to serve on the board of directors of the Virginia Community Development Corp, American Red Cross, the Blue Ridge Small Business Development Center and the Better Business Bureau. He also served on the board of directors and was treasurer of the Jefferson Center Foundation.
As a father, Rick recognized the importance of education to young people. To encourage others to pursue their dreams this scholarship was established to honor his many accomplishments. He is sadly missed but will never be forgotten.
Rob Prom
1962 - 2024
Rob Prom was a revered construction project manager whose dedication to his craft continually raised the bar of excellence. Rob was a professional who enjoyed teaching and helping others to not only learn about the construction industry, but to also strive to produce the highest quality work possible.
The Rob Prom Memorial Scholarship is made possible by Capps Home Building Center.