Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Support for careers.

A number of organizations provide scholarships for students who want to extend their training in Trade and Industry career fields. Review the opportunities below to learn more.

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) Scholarship
  • The American Industries Scholarship
  • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Merit Shop Construction Scholarship
  • Association of Women Contractors (AWC) Scholarships
  • Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Scholarship and Tool Grant
  • DeWalt Trades Scholarship Program
  • Elevate Scholarship
  • The Elevate Award
  • Home Builders Care Scholarships (Fargo-Moorhead)
  • Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships
  • Luther Auto TechTrac Student Sponsorships
  • Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) Scholarship
  • Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Scholarships
  • Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) Scholarship
  • Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) Tech/Trade School Scholarships
  • Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association (MHCA) Scholarship
  • Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) Scholarship
  • Minnesota State Centers of Excellence Scholarship Pages
  • Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Workforce Development Scholarships
  • Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA), The Builders Group (TBG), and Holmes Murphy Construction Scholarship
  • Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program/STEM4All
  • Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) Scholarship
  • Project Build MN Construction Career Scholarships Page
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation Scholarship
  • TechForce Foundation
  • Wallin Education Partners Two-year Scholarship Program
  • Women in Trucking (WiT) Fall/Spring Scholarships

Scholarship Details

Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) Scholarship

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The Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) is an aviation scholarship for summer flight training for high school students between 16 and 18 years of age.

The American Industries Scholarship

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The American Industries Scholarship provides workforce-enriching opportunities for current and former foster youth enrolling in trade schools or apprentice programs. Eligibility requirements and the digital application are available on the Foster Love website.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Merit Shop Construction Scholarship

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The purpose of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Minnesota/North Dakota Merit Shop Scholarship Program is to assist individuals seeking to further their education in construction-related careers.

Association of Women Contractors (AWC) Scholarships

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The Association of Women Contractors (AWC) supports three different scholarship types for female students in construction.

Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Scholarship and Tool Grant

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Funding is available for high school and college collision students to support their educational goals and help unlock a future in collision repair.

DeWalt Trades Scholarship Program

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Stanley Black and Decker has established the DeWalt Trades Scholarship to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree or certificate in an industry aligned with Stanley Black and Decker trade goals, including Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power Sector, Mechanics, and Technology.

Elevate Scholarship

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The Elevate Scholarship is an industry-wide initiative to help students gain a remote pilot license.

The Elevate Award

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This scholarship is offered through the Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp to support aviation professionals at every stage of their careers.

Home Builders Care Scholarships (Fargo-Moorhead)

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High School Scholarships: These scholarships are open to local high school students interested in pursuing a career in the trades at Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science.

Herdina Construction Trades Camp Scholarship: This scholarship is available only to Herdina Construction Trades Camp attendees.

Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships

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The Career and Technical Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome significant obstacles and who wish to pursue career or technical education at an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution in the United States.

Luther Auto TechTrac Student Sponsorships

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Luther Tech Trac is a program dedicated to supporting a select group of technical college students who have shown passion and ambition for a career in automotive technician fields.

Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) Scholarship

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Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) provides scholarships to members' students graduating from high school, regardless of educational direction.

Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) Scholarships

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The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) awards scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in road construction or the asphalt industry.

Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) Scholarship

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The Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) has been providing scholarships for students seeking to pursue construction careers since 2003.

Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) Tech/Trade School Scholarships

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Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) offers four scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each through generous member donations. These scholarships support students pursuing educational goals in the construction industry. The application period opens after March 1.

Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association (MHCA) Scholarship

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The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association (MHCA) offers scholarships to students pursuing a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field.

Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) Scholarship

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The Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) Education Foundation provides scholarships to help motivated students with an interest in manufacturing get the training they need to become successful in the field.

Minnesota State Centers of Excellence Scholarship Pages

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Minnesota State hosts eight Centers of Excellence, each serving a major industry facing serious workforce challenges. The centers collaborate with industry and educators to attract and prepare students for success in high-demand careers.

The Centers have collected scholarships associated with Trade and Industry sectors, including:

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Workforce Development Scholarships

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The Minnesota Legislature has provided funding for hundreds of $2,500 scholarships at the 30 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State in high-demand fields such as Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Transportation.

Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA), The Builders Group (TBG), and Holmes Murphy Construction Scholarship

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To support students and help build the construction workforce, the Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA) and its partners award various scholarships.

Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program/STEM4All

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The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) STEM Portal is a federal government-sponsored repository of internships, scholarships, and training opportunities.

Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) Scholarship

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Printing Industry Midwest (PIM) Scholarships are available to students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in graphic communication-related majors. This includes press operation, print management, graphic design, and other degrees involving print.

Project Build MN Construction Career Scholarships Page

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Project Build MN has collected a number of Minnesota construction-related association scholarships onto a single page. These scholarships are intended for young people seeking careers in the industry.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation Scholarship

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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation scholarship program awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related discipline.

TechForce Foundation

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TechForce Foundation is a nonprofit that champions students through their education and into careers as professional auto technicians.

Wallin Education Partners Two-year Scholarship Program

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The Wallin Foundation Two-Year Program supports students headed to community college in the Twin Cities. It provides two pathways based on where students choose to attend school and one application for both pathways.

Women in Trucking (WiT) Fall/Spring Scholarships

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The Women in Trucking (WiT) Foundation awards scholarships in two annual cycles. A female applicant attending a training facility to advance a career in safety, driving, technical, or leadership areas within the trucking industry is eligible to apply. The application period opens after March 1.

Questions?

Contact Tim Barrett, MDE Trade and Industry Specialist, at timothy.barrett@state.mn.us.