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Support for Careers!
A number of organizations provide scholarships for students who want to extend their training for various Trade and Industry career fields.
Check out this list to see what they are offering!
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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 provides workforce-enriching opportunities for current and former foster youth enrolling in trade schools or apprentice programs. The eligibility requirements and the digital application can be found on the Foster Love website.
The purpose of the Associated Builders and Construction (ABC) of Minnesota/North Dakota Merit Shop Scholarship Program is to assist individuals seeking to further their education in construction related careers.
The Association of Women Contractors (AWC) supports three different scholarship types available for female students in construction.
Funding is available for high school and college collision students to support their educational endeavors and unlocking a future in collision repair.
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 the Stanley Black and Decker Trade Goals–including but are not limited to Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power Sector, Mechanics, and Technology.
The Elevate Scholarship is an industry-wide initiative to help students gain a remote pilot license.
A scholarship by the Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp to aid aviation professionals at every stage in their careers.
High School Scholarships
Herdina Construction Trades Camp Scholarship
The Career and Technical Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
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Luther Tech Trac is a program dedicated to supporting a select group of the best and brightest Technical College Students who have shown passion and ambition for a career in the Automotive Technician fields.
Mid-Minnesota Builder Association (MMBA) provides scholarships to members' students graduating from high school regardless of educational direction.
The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) awards scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in road construction or asphalt industry.
The Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) has been providing scholarships for students seeking to pursue construction careers since 2003.
Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) offers four scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each through the generous donations of our members. They support students in pursuing their educational goals in the construction industry. The application period opens after March 1.
The Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association (MHCA) offers scholarships to students pursuing a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field.
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 hosts eight Centers of Excellence—each serving a major industry that faces 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:
The Minnesota Legislature has provided funding for hundreds of $2,500 scholarships at the 30 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State in the high-demand fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Transportation.
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To support students and help build the construction workforce, Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA) and its partners award various scholarships.
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) 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 has collected a number of Minnesota’s construction-related associations scholarships onto a single page. The scholarships are for young people seeking careers in the industry.
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 related discipline.
TechForce Foundation is a nonprofit that champions students to and through their education and into their careers as professional auto technicians.
The Wallin Foundation Two-Year Program supports students headed to community college in the Twin Cities. They provide two pathways based on where students choose to attend school and one simple application for both pathways.
The Women In Trucking (WiT) Foundation awards scholarships via two cycles annually, to an female who will be attending a training facility for the purpose of advancing their career in the areas of safety, driving, technical, or leadership in the trucking industry is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The application period opens after March 1.
Contact Tim Barrett (timothy.barrett@state.mn.us), MDE Trade and Industry Specialist, if you have any questions.
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