Meet the 2025 DBIA-SW Scholarship Recipients
- Aug 1
- 1 min read

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news. Each year, the DBIA Southwest Region awards scholarships and grants to students, educators, and young professionals who are passionate about design-build. This year’s recipients stood out for their drive, talent, and commitment to the industry’s future.
Let’s introduce them:
Undergraduate Scholarship
Amara Biscette
University of Texas at San Antonio
Honorable Mention – Undergraduate Scholarship
Colton Watson
Texas A&M University
Faculty Grant
Dr. Opeyemi Oyeyipo
University of Texas at San Antonio
Young Professional Certification Scholarship
Sophie Vadachkoria
Franklin Construction
To all our recipients: Congratulations!
We’re proud of you and excited to follow your journey.
And to our Premier Partners and generous sponsors: Thank you!
These scholarships simply wouldn’t be possible without your support. You’re helping shape the future of design-build, one leader at a time.
Want to learn more about our scholarship program?
Visit www.dbia-sw.org/scholarships.