AWC SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are NOW OPEN! Please see below for the three different AWC Scholarship types.
All applications are due by April 30, 2024.
Apprentice Scholarship
Females currently working as a registered apprentice in 2024 or will be starting as an apprentice in 2024 with letter from the union.
Applicants must be a current Minnesota resident.
Academic Trades Diploma Scholarship
Female students pursuing a construction trades education through a 2-year associate program or a 1-year certificate program at an accredited community or technical college during the 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants must be a resident of Minnesota or attending postsecondary education physically in Minnesota.
Academic Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
Female students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field of study at an accredited college or university during the 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants must be a resident of Minnesota or attending postsecondary education physically in Minnesota.
About AWC Scholarships
At the Association of Women Contractors, we believe that our future women business owners often begin their careers as project managers, engineers, tradeswomen and more. With the mission to drive equity in the construction industry, each year we offer financial support in the form of scholarships to female students and apprentices who are pursuing careers in the construction industry.
Through these scholarships, we aim to assist recipients in affording their education, connecting with members and developing a strong support system. AWC provides three types of scholarships for outstanding FEMALES:
- Apprentice
- Academic – Trades Diploma
- Academic – Bachelor’s Degree
Details on scholarship criteria can be found below, and eligible applicants can click above to apply online.
Scholarship Details
Application Procedure
Applications must be received online by April 30, 2024.
All eligible applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee.
Notification of Applicants
All applicants will be notified by May 20, 2024 of their application status. Not all applicants will be selected as recipients.
The award is not renewable; however, you may reapply to the program as long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Location Qualifications
The applicant MUST be a Minnesota resident or attending postsecondary school in Minnesota.
If you do not meet the location qualifications, your application will NOT be considered.
FUNdraiser Golf Event
All recipients are encouraged to attend the award ceremony and assist during our golf fundraising event.
This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Blaine, MN.
Selection Process & Awards
The authorized distribution for new awards is determined annually based on the amount of funds raised.
Recipients will be selected based on a number of factors: work experience, activities, goals, GPA, and financial need.
Application Recommendations
All eligible applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee. They only know what information you give them.
We recommend that you answer each question on the application as thoroughly as you can!
Program Revisions
The Association of Women Contractors reserves the right to review the conditions and the procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program.
Questions
Feel free to contact our Executive Director, Barb Lau, with inquiries and questions at awcmn@awcmn.org or call 651-489-2221
Award Payment: Apprentice
The Apprenticeship Scholarship recipients will receive 50% of their scholarship at our Scholarship Golf FUNdraiser Event on June 14, 2024 or via mail. The remaining 50% will be sent to the recipient by December 31, 2024, provided the recipient remains in the apprentice program.
Award Payment: Academic
The Academic Scholarship check will be payable to the recipient’s school in one installment prior to August 20, 2024. Recipients are required to notify AWC of any changes in address, school enrollment, or other relevant information.
APPLY NOW!
All applications due April 30, 2024.
What Scholarship Recipients Say
2023 Academic Recipients
Olivia Barkeim
Carpentry/HVAC | St. Cloud Technical College
Riley Cardinal
Heavy Equipment Operation | Central Lakes Community College
Sirah Diaby
Construction Management | Dunwoody College
Kristina Isham
Integrated Residential Builder | Leech Lake Tribal College
Sabrina Krause
Construction Management | Dunwoody College
Paige Lolwing
Architecture | University of Minnesota
Amber Youngblom
Plumbing | Ridgewater College
2023 Apprentice Recipients
Hayley Shellum
Electrician | Local 110
Isabelle Schultz
Heavy Equipment Operator | Local 49
Morgen Larsen
Carpenter | Local 68
Ruth Miller
Millwright | Local 548