Students & Affiliated Schools
Students
As the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA is proud to support students as they prepare for careers in design and related fields. Students from any post secondary school are eligible to join the NKBA for free thanks to the generosity of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove. Membership includes access to numerous benefits including:
- Discounts on educational resources
- Access to scholarships
- Eligibility to enter the NKBA Student Design Competition
- Free webinars covering relevant topics in the industry
- Access to the latest NKBA research reports
- Participation in a local NKBA Chapter
- A free expo pass for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
Students must provide school information and proof of enrollment. Students do not need to be enrolled at an NKBA affiliated school to join.
Affiliated Schools
The NKBA proudly supports kitchen and bath design programs through affiliated schools membership. With the NKBA’s assistance, affiliated schools can help their students prepare for employment in accordance with NKBA standards. The NKBA is a key player in promoting education in design and related fields, helping schools prepare thousands of students for lucrative careers in design and remodeling. Educators can equip their students for these roles by enhancing their curriculum with content and resources provided by the NKBA.
Although post-secondary students from any school are eligible to join the NKBA for free, school affiliation equips educators to provide the most comprehensive educational and co-curricular resources for their students. Educators from Affiliated Schools benefit from free NKBA membership, allowing them to take advantage of the following:
- Access to NKBA curriculum including the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines and NKBA Badge programs content
- Discounted access to the NKBA’s Knowledge Base resource
- The ability to review and download the latest NKBA research reports
- Interactive webinars for students and educators
- Support to form an NKBA Student Chapter on campus
- Discounted Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) registration for educators
- Free KBIS expo passes for students
- Access to exclusive opportunities including scholarships and design competitions
- The school’s logo and profile featured on the NKBA website
- Use of a “NKBA Affiliated School” graphic on the school’s website and marketing materials
NKBA affiliated school membership is available to high schools and post-secondary schools that meet certain eligibility requirements. Join here or contact schools@nkba.org to learn more about eligibility and how this program can benefit students. Student membership is free thanks to the generous support of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove.
NKBA Student Design Competition
Student members are eligible to enter the NKBA’s annual Student Design Competition and many educators integrate this competition into their courses. Winners receive a complimentary ticket to KBIS, admission to the Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards, hotel, airfare, and the following scholarship amounts:
- First Place: $5,000
- Second Place: $2,500
- Third Place: $1,000
The Student Design Competition is generously sponsored by Fisher & Paykel with Chief Architect providing floor-plan specifications.
NKBA Student Chapters
Students attending affiliated schools can form NKBA Student Chapters on their campuses. Student chapters are a great way for students to learn about the kitchen and bath industry through extracurricular activities. Partnerships with local NKBA professional chapters help students network, find mentors, and discover career opportunities. Access the Student Chapter Officer Leadership Guide here.
To start an NKBA Student Chapter on campus, complete the NKBA Student Chapter Formation Application.
Thanks to support from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, Student Chapters are able to receive an annual grant of up to $500 to help fund student chapter activities. To receive this grant, student chapters must fill out the Student Chapter Financial Activity Report on an annual basis.
Become an Affiliated School
By joining the NKBA, your school and its educators can take advantage of the benefits of membership!
High schools are welcome to join the NKBA as affiliated schools. Although their students are not eligible to join or form their own chapters, high school educators can still take advantage of the NKBA’s affiliated school resources.
Please email schools@nkba.org with any questions about NKBA Affiliated Schools.
