05/21/2026
Over the past 26 years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $1,035,500 in scholarships to children of association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program. Tuesday night, the Foundation awarded an additional $44,000 to 25 students. The scholarship program is funded by annual events, including the BIA Golf Classic presented by 84 Lumber Company and through private contributions.
Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Recipients:
Kristin Asbill, University of South Carolina
Emery Branham, Clemson University
Matthew Bukszar, The Citadel
Jordan Bumgarner, South University
Samuel Cancilla, The University of South Carolina
West Clifton, Clemson University
Christian Davis, Anderson University
Emily Davis, Anderson University
Ann Griffin, Clemson University
Brant Hagler, Clemson University
Karson Henzler, Clemson University
Alyssa Jeffcoat, Midlands Technical College
Lillian Lindler, Clemson University
Mackenzie Litton, University of South Carolina
Finn McDonnell, University of South Carolina
Thomas “T” Milliken, III, University of South Carolina
Lesesne Milliken, Wofford
Campbell Mitchell, Clemson University
Mitchelle Mulari, College of Charleston
Sallie O’Connor, Clemson University
Lucy Peacock, Clemson University
Harrison Skipper, College of Charleston
Madelyn Stover, University of South Carolina
Sydney Watson, North Carolina A&T State University
Weldon Williamson, The Citadel
The Building Industry Charitable Foundation was established in 1993 under bequest from the Building Industry Association of Central SC, which provided the initial funding. The Foundation was established for the purpose of providing assistance to those less fortunate, or otherwise deserving, for the betterment of the community. The Foundation accomplishes its purpose by assisting individuals, programs and organizations in need.
Building Industry Association members serving on the Board of Trustees are; Kim O’Quinn, Haven Homes (President); Scott Heron, Precision Property (Vice President); Wade McGuin (Secretary) Alex James, Building Industry Association (Executive Secretary/Treasurer); Mike Cancilla, Stanley Martin Homes; Jimmy Derrick, Coldwell Banker Realty; Beth Gardner, Guild Mortgage Company; Charles Grimsley, Grimsley Builders; Richard Hitchler, 84 Lumber; Wade McGuinn, McGuinn Homes; Earl McLeod, Honorary BIA Member; David Clark, Peninsula; David Cooper, Cooper’s Land & Home and Nick Nieri, Great Southern Homes.
For more information on the Building Industry Charitable Foundation or the BIA of Central South Carolina please see www.BIAofCentralSC.com or call (803) 525-1120.
