Supporting the next generation of women
AWC Scholarships
Offering 3 types of scholarships to women entering the Minnesota construction industry.
Application Period Currently Closed.
AWC accepts applications each year from February 1st – April 30th.
Apprentice
Females who are currently working as a registered apprentice or who will be starting as an apprentice in the given year. Apprentice applicants must provide a letter from their union confirming enrollment.
Apprentice applicants must be a current Minnesota resident.
Bachelor's Degree
Female students who are pursuing a construction-related field of study at an accredited college or university during the given school year.
Academic applicants must be a resident of Minnesota or attending postsecondary education physically in Minnesota.
Trades Diploma
Female students who are 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 given school year.
Academic applicants must be a resident of Minnesota or attending postsecondary education physically in Minnesota.
About 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 women apprentices and students who are pursuing careers in the Minnesota 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 women:
- Apprentice
- Academic – Trades Diploma
- Academic – Bachelor’s Degree
Additional details on scholarship criteria can be found below, and eligible applicants can click above to apply online if the application period is open. Please review all qualifications before submitting your application. The application period runs February 1st – April 30th each year.
Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship Details
Application Procedure
Applications must be received online by April 30 of the given year.
All eligible applications are then reviewed by our scholarship committee.
Notification of Applicants
All applicants will be notified by May 30 of the given year 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 Scholarship FUNdrasier Golf Event.
Our next Golf Event will be held Friday, June 11, 2027 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
Apprentice Award Payment
The Apprenticeship Scholarship recipients will receive 50% of their scholarship at our Scholarship Golf FUNdraiser Event or via mail. The remaining 50% will be sent to the recipient by December 31, provided the recipient remains in the apprentice program.
Academic Award Payment
The Academic Scholarship checks (Trades Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree) will be payable to the recipient’s school in one installment prior to August 21, 2026. Recipients are required to notify AWC of any changes in address, school enrollment, or other relevant information.
What Scholarship Recipients Say
This scholarship was such a blessing and helped ease some of the financial burden I recently experienced. Apprentice wages can sometimes be difficult to budget around, but this scholarship allowed me to pay off some debt and purchase books for the coming year. Thank you again!
Tasha Krtinich
2025 Apprentice Scholarship Recipient
As an out-of-state student, any financial assistance means the world to me, and I am grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the AWC Academic Scholarship. I’m honored to be joining such an incredible group of women, and I can’t wait to be part of a community that genuinely supports each other’s success.
Kathryn Hill
2025 Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Recipient
I am so grateful to be a three-year recipient of the AWC Academic Scholarship! The ongoing support has been such a blessing to my education by covering essential materials costs and reducing tuition expenses, allowing me to pursue enriching opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Thank you for your kindness and generosity; it is truly invaluable.
Paige Lolwing
2025 Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Recipient
Thank you so much for your generous support of the AWC Scholarship. I am truly grateful for your investment in my education and future career as an electrician. Your generosity helps make it possible for women like me to pursue opportunities in the skilled trades with confidence.
Thank you for believing in and supporting the next generation of tradeswomen. I sincerely appreciate your kindness and encouragement.
Katie Quinn
2025 Apprentice Scholarship Recipient
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