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Scholarships available for Sustainable Homes Professional Training


Earth Advantage’s Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Training Scholarships, which are made possible by Energy Trust of Oregon, are now available for populations that have been historically marginalized or underserved in the building industry and aim to provide green building technical training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

SHP is an in-depth, self-paced online training program that provides participants with an opportunity to learn about residential green construction and design best practices across the entire spectrum of high performance building and gain Earth Advantage’s Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) credential.

This scholarship opportunity will award 15 full-tuition scholarships worth $500 each. Earth Advantage encourages Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women, trans and gender diverse individuals, rural community members, and others who are marginalized or underrepresented in the building industry to apply.

Important dates:

  • The deadline for application is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  • Application must be postmarked by Monday, December 21 in order to meet the application deadline.
  • Awardees will be notified on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.
  • The SHP online training program will launch Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Applicants may download the Scholarship Application and submit via email (lkemp@earthadvantage.org) or mailed to Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97205.