International Code Council Foundation
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ICCF SCHOLARSHIPS
Introduction
The Foundation established a Scholarship Program to support building and fire safety by supporting the education of existing and future code officials; increasing participation in code development and honoring those who have been essential to the formation of ICC. The current scholarships offered by the Foundation are:
- Advanced Building Safety Leadership Scholarships
- Code of Honor Scholarships
- Managed Scholarships
- Professional Education Scholarship
- Sponsored Scholarships
Click here to view past scholarship winners.
Advanced Building Safety Leadership Scholarships – Coming Soon
The scholarship program is geared towards senior level code officials and department heads with the goal of advancing leadership skills and building upon the knowledge base of experienced building safety professionals. The scholarship will cover expenses for courses covering executive development, executive leadership, conflict resolution training, and crisis communication.
Managed Scholarships
The Foundation provides administrative support for ICC Chapters who have scholarship programs. This optional chapter benefit is provided with no administrative support fee. Recipients of managed scholarships are selected by the sponsoring ICC Chapters in accordance with criteria determined by the Chapter. The International Code Council Foundation acts as home for the scholarship funds. The scholarships are funded solely by the sponsoring ICC Chapters. The International Code Council coordinates the distribution of the scholarships. Separate policies are in effect for each scholarship that details the administrative guidelines.
The current scholarships are:
| Managed Scholarship | Format* | |
| Building Officials Assoc. of South Carolina Scholarship Deadline: April 15 |
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| Richard "Dick" Gecoma Scholarship More details Deadline: March 15 |
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Professional Education Scholarship
Introduction
Code officials are the key to ensuring construction of safe and strong buildings in modern times because they develop and enforce model building codes for use in building and maintenance of a strong and safe built environment. Like all professions, code officials require ongoing training and education opportunities for professional development and excellence, however, access to training and education programs is increasingly limited due to ongoing economic shortfalls. As a result, many ICC governmental members are facing shortfalls in training and education opportunities for code officials.
This challenging trend is expected to worsen with the continuous economic challenges facing cities, counties, provinces and territories in the U.S. and abroad. This must be addressed and solved to help preserve the integrity of the model building code and development process, the ongoing professional development of the code official profession and the safety of individuals and families worldwide.
Award Overview
The International Code Council Foundation (ICC Foundation) is introducing the Professional Education Scholarship Program to support creation of ongoing training and education opportunities for code professionals to support building safety worldwide.
The Professional Education Scholarship Program will provide financial support for reasonable transportation and lodging expenses for ICC appointed representatives of governmental members to attend approved education and training courses during the annual conferences or other approved venues. All expenses will be paid on a cost reimbursement basis and expended consistent with the ICC travel policy. Awards will be given in equal numbers in each of the following categories:
- Future Leaders – Voting representatives of ICC Government Members new to the industry, serving 4 years or less.
- Emerging Leaders – Voting representatives of ICC Government Members who have served between 4 and 9 years.
- Veteran Leaders – Voting representatives of ICC Government Members who have served 10 years or more.
- International Leaders – Voting representatives of ICC Government Members who reside outside of the United States.
- Small Town Leaders – Voting representatives of ICC Government Members whose city or county population is 20,000 or less.
Application Criteria
Scholarship applications can be submitted online. Applicants must be currently employed in the building or fire code industry and represent a government entity (city/county/municipality). Applicants must also be a member in good standing of their local ICC chapter.
To ensure the highest level of ethics and professionalism, all applicants will be required to execute an integrity pledge and to attend one professional ethics course in addition to other approved course offerings. Applicants will be required to provide proof of successful completion of the funded courses.
Application Evaluation Process
The review and selection committee decisions are based on a point system using a blind review process to ensure integrity and transparency of the selection process.
Sponsored Scholarships
Sponsored Scholarships Overview
The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) acts as home for the ICCF Sponsored Scholarship funds. The scholarships are funded by ICCF contributors and International Code Council (ICC) Chapters. The scholarship program is managed by the ICCF. The recipients for these scholarships are selected by a committee of volunteers. Separate policies are in effect for each scholarship that details the selection and administrative guidelines, eligibility requirements, and the selection criteria.
| Sponsored Scholarship |
| ICCF General Scholarship Fund |
| William J. Tangye Scholarship |
| J.W. "Bill" Neese Scholarship |
| C.D. Howard Scholarship |
| Charlie O'Meilia Scholarship |
Application Process
The 2012 scholarship cycle will open on Monday, April 30th and close on Friday, June 29th. Once the application period opens, the application and supporting documents will be available.
Who May Apply
Applicants shall be children (as defined below) of code enforcement agency personnel. The jurisdictional authority must be an active Governmental Member of the ICC.
Children must be dependents as defined by the Internal Revenue Serve. Typically, this includes birth children, stepchildren, legally adopted children or a legal ward financially supported by the employee.
Criteria for Selection
The recipients for these scholarships must be enrolled in a recognized and/or accredited school such as a university, trade school, business college or other as approved by ICCF prior to distribution of the award. The recipients are selected by a committee of volunteers.
2011 Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2011 Sponsored Scholarship Winners!
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Nicole Fields The College at Brockport, State University of New York Recreation Management ICCF General Scholarship Winner |
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Jamiya C. Brinson Georgia State University Physical Therapy ICCF General Scholarship Winner |
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Valerie Adele Korff |
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Kyle Franklin Williams Mississippi State University Mechanical Engineering C.D. Howard Scholarship Winner |
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Courtney Patricia Korff University of California at Davis Animal Science J.W. “Bill” Neese Scholarship Winner |
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Christopher Ryan Nalley |
Award Overview
The application period for 2011 has closed. The 2012 Sponsored Scholarship Application period will open on April 30, 2012 and close on June 29, 2012.
Questions & FAQ's
Like all of the ICCF scholarships, we welcome your insights to deliver the best product and meet your needs. Thank you in advance for your support and good luck! For more information call (888) 422-7233, ext. 4223 or email schason@iccsafe.org.