MBI Educational Foundation, Inc. Mission & History The MBI Educational Foundation is the only organization established specifically to provide educational opportunities in the form of training and scholarships to individuals with an interest in commercial modular construction. The Foundation began in 2001 with the generous US$100,000 gift of Barry & Mary Gossett. Mr. Gossett is an industry veteran, member of the MBI Hall of Fame, recipient of the MBI Outstanding Achievement Award, and esteemed friend to many. Since 2001, the Foundation has trained over 1,000 industry professionals through its popular “Essentials of Commercial Modular Construction” educational series, begun intensive development of a modular buildings installation certificate program, awarded student scholarships and has spear-headed valuable industry research. The Scholarships The MBI Educational Foundation Member Scholarship: Annually, the Foundation provides a scholarship to one employee of an MBI member company or an employee spouse, child, or grandchild. MBI members apply directly to the Foundation and must be enrolling in a two- or four-year institution. To apply for this year's gift, simply complete an application and return it to MBI by July 15th. The current amount of the scholarship is US$2500. The MBI Educational Foundation Student Scholarship: In 2007, MBI introduced the industry’s first-ever annual modular building design competition for architectural and engineering students at four-year colleges or universities. Students submit conceptual modular buildings that meet eight specific criteria. Contest rules and instructions on how to compete for this scholarship are available. Entries will be accepted online beginning in October. Currently, the first place winner—either a single student or a team of students—will receive one US$2500 scholarship towards higher education. The winner’s school will receive one US$5000 grant. Both financial awards will be made by January 31st. The Research Whitepaper: Improving Construction Efficiency & Productivity with Modular Construction Whitepaper: Modular Building & the USGBC's LEED Version 3.0 2009 Building Rating System The Endowment For many talented students, the cost of higher education including tuition, books, and general living expense is simply prohibative. In response, the Foundation is seeking to permanently endow our two annual scholarships with a goal of raising US$250,000 over five years. To encourage generous donations by you, your colleagues, even entire companies, the Foundation will: Recognize donors on the Foundation website, including links to company websites for corporate donors Recognize donors in the MBI member newsletter called eLink Recongize donors with a VIP reception Recognize donors with a certificate of appreciation Recognize donors with a small gift of appreciation How to Contribute We invite you to make a tax-deductible contribution to the MBI Educational Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization, to help endow our scholarships. The gift of knowledge is one of the most important and lasting gifts one can bestow. Your contribution will make a difference for students and our industry for generations. Make a contribution online or by calling 888-811-3288 toll-free. Sincerely, Barry Gossett Acton Mobile Industries Scholarship Co-Chair Maury Tiernan Geary Pacific Corporation Scholarship Co-Chair
MBI Educational Foundation, Inc.
Mission & History The MBI Educational Foundation is the only organization established specifically to provide educational opportunities in the form of training and scholarships to individuals with an interest in commercial modular construction. The Foundation began in 2001 with the generous US$100,000 gift of Barry & Mary Gossett. Mr. Gossett is an industry veteran, member of the MBI Hall of Fame, recipient of the MBI Outstanding Achievement Award, and esteemed friend to many. Since 2001, the Foundation has trained over 1,000 industry professionals through its popular “Essentials of Commercial Modular Construction” educational series, begun intensive development of a modular buildings installation certificate program, awarded student scholarships and has spear-headed valuable industry research.
The Scholarships The MBI Educational Foundation Member Scholarship: Annually, the Foundation provides a scholarship to one employee of an MBI member company or an employee spouse, child, or grandchild. MBI members apply directly to the Foundation and must be enrolling in a two- or four-year institution. To apply for this year's gift, simply complete an application and return it to MBI by July 15th. The current amount of the scholarship is US$2500. The MBI Educational Foundation Student Scholarship: In 2007, MBI introduced the industry’s first-ever annual modular building design competition for architectural and engineering students at four-year colleges or universities. Students submit conceptual modular buildings that meet eight specific criteria. Contest rules and instructions on how to compete for this scholarship are available. Entries will be accepted online beginning in October. Currently, the first place winner—either a single student or a team of students—will receive one US$2500 scholarship towards higher education. The winner’s school will receive one US$5000 grant. Both financial awards will be made by January 31st. The Research Whitepaper: Improving Construction Efficiency & Productivity with Modular Construction Whitepaper: Modular Building & the USGBC's LEED Version 3.0 2009 Building Rating System
The Endowment For many talented students, the cost of higher education including tuition, books, and general living expense is simply prohibative. In response, the Foundation is seeking to permanently endow our two annual scholarships with a goal of raising US$250,000 over five years. To encourage generous donations by you, your colleagues, even entire companies, the Foundation will:
How to Contribute We invite you to make a tax-deductible contribution to the MBI Educational Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization, to help endow our scholarships. The gift of knowledge is one of the most important and lasting gifts one can bestow. Your contribution will make a difference for students and our industry for generations. Make a contribution online or by calling 888-811-3288 toll-free.
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