Awards & Scholarships
Recognizing excellence and supporting the future of the home performance industry, BPI offers awards to honor outstanding contributions and scholarships to empower the next generation of professionals. Explore opportunities to celebrate achievements and advance your career in energy efficiency and building performance.
Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship
Honoring a Legacy of Excellence in Home Performance
The Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship was created to celebrate the life, memory, and contributions of Jon Siemen, BPI’s Technical Relations Representative, who left an indelible mark on the home performance industry before his passing in March 2015.
This scholarship goes beyond financial support as it carries forward Jon’s passion for building science and energy efficiency. Each year, BPI awards it to four deserving individuals, empowering them to grow their careers in home performance.
What's Included?
- Full Credential Coverage: Gain access to any one of BPI’s certifications or certificates at no cost.
- Personalized Support: BPI will assist scholarship recipients with training and exam coordination, ensuring a smooth path to certification.
Who Should Apply?
If you work in the weatherization assistance program or are a veteran, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Additionally, this is ideal for:
- Aspiring home performance professionals looking to advance their career
- Individuals who share Jon’s dedication to improving energy efficiency and building science
- Those with a passion for making a difference in their communities
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career?
- Review the Instructions: Click here to download the application guide, which includes eligibility requirements, deadlines, and step-by-step instructions
- Submit Your Application: Send your completed application to SiemenScholarship@bpi.org
Larry Zarker Healthy Homes Scholarship
Honoring Larry's Legacy Through Expanded Opportunities
The Larry Zarker Healthy Homes Scholarship is intended to help individuals who want to make a difference in the comfort, health, and safety of our homes.
This scholarship program can help those who are passionate about healthy homes and can spread awareness to those who are new to healthy housing and the eight “Keep It” principles.
What the Scholarship Covers:
BPI will be awarding this scholarship to five recipients quarterly.
Each recipient will receive both a digital and paperback copy of the Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) reference guide. They will also be able to take the HHP exam at no cost. The scholarship will cover one attempt at the exam, which must be taken within a year of when the scholarship is awarded.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must meet one of the elgibility areas below:
- Students attending college/trade school with a relevant major/program (e.g., environmental health, building sciences, construction, social work, health care)
- Work in the health/community service fields
- Staff at BPI GoldStar Contractor organizations
- Individuals who live in a community identified as disadvantaged, based on the Justice40 mapping tool
How to Apply
Before submitting this application, please visit the Healthy Housing Principles Certificate page on our website. The webpage includes information on the HHP certificate program and additional healthy housing resources that can be referenced.
Please download the application below and follow the instructions to submit.
Access Application
Questions?
process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us
at SiemenScholarship@bpi.org.


