The Buildgirls Scholars competition challenges students to design solutions to combat homelessness using skills in architecture, construction, and engineering. Participants will create and present a design that addresses homelessness, focusing on aspects like affordability, community impact, and sustainability.
Scholarship Details
- Judging criteria include economics, sustainability, community impact, aesthetics and innovation, achievability, and type of living situation.
- Open to all female middle and high school students who become BuildGirls members.
- The competition spans three rounds over the school year, with eliminations at each stage and three final winners selected in the last round.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to female students currently enrolled in middle or high school.
- Must become a BuildGirls member to participate.
Application Process
- Join BuildGirls by signing up for a free membership.
- Create a design to address homelessness.
- Prepare a presentation of your design.
- Submit your design and presentation for judging.
It is up to you on how you would like to present but be creative! Examples of presentation ideas include a powerpoint, online or real 3d model, blueprint drawings, etc.