Students – NKBA

Student Membership

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 postsecondary 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.

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Student Design Competition

Student members are eligible to enter the NKBA’s annual Student Design Competition. Winners for both the kitchen and bath categories 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. Find complete details and the entry packet here.

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Careers in Kitchen & Bath

Let the National Kitchen and Bath Association help you channel your talents toward exciting career opportunities in the kitchen and bath design and remodeling industry. There are lots of stimulating, creative jobs — and high demand for well-trained, highly skilled professionals — in this lucrative industry.

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