Hall of Fame Scholarships

Assisting Students in Homebuilding Curricula to Pursue Higher Education

Established in 2012 by Michael Cortney, a 2000 Hall of Fame Honoree, and his late wife, Julia Cortney, the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame Scholarship supports students pursuing higher education in building-related fields. Sponsored by Dave and Lori Sanson (DeNova Homes) and Larry and Joan Webb (The Webb Group), scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a California college or university majoring in a building-related program.

Eligibility & Award Details

Eligible Applicants: first-year students, sophomores, and juniors pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an approved institution of higher education.
Selection Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, integrity, and character.
Scholarship Use: Tuition, fees, books, materials, housing, and other unmet student needs.
Award Amounts: $5,000 to $10,000, disbursed directly to the recipient’s university financial aid account.

Recognition & Gala Attendance

Scholarships are awarded at the California Homebuilding Foundation’s Hall of Fame Gala, the Foundation’s premier fundraising event. Scholarship recipients are honored guests of the Foundation, and attendance is mandatory.

For more information about the Hall of Fame Gala and scholarship, contact Chloe Harris at charris@mychf.or g.

Sponsored by:
Dave and Lori Sanson, DeNova Homes
Larry and Joan Webb, The Webb Group

Congratulations to our 2025 Hall of Fame Scholarship recipients!

We are proud to recognize our outstanding 2025 Hall of Fame Scholarship recipients: Efrain Castanon, John Joseph, Chanikarn Putson, and Jason Santos. We congratulate them on their incredible academic achievements and aspirations in the California homebuilding industry.