2025 Scholarship Application – Tech/Trade School Program

We are thrilled to offer four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each through the generous donations of our members. We are proud to support students in pursuing their educational goals in the construction industry.

Eligibility

Must be a full-time student
Must be attending a trade/tech school or a senior in high school that has been accepted into a program beginning this fall
Must be pursuing a construction-related craft or trade (ex: plumbing, HVAC, land surveying, welding, masonry, carpentry, electrical, mechanics, etc.)

Guidelines & Information

The application deadline is June 5, 2025.
Scholarship winners will be notified in July 2025. Funds will be sent to the schools in August to be applied to the Fall 2025 semester.
Being a member of MCA is not required, but is strongly encouraged and is a determining factor in scholarship selection. Join for FREE here!
Questions? Contact Jen Wothe at (952) 928-4646 or info@mnconstruction.org.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Are you a student member of MCA?(Required)

Yes

No (you can join for free!)

Membership is pending

Current Academic Level(Required)

Senior in High School

First Year in College

Second Year in College

Third Year in College

Other

College Name(Required)

Area of Study/Major(Required)

Anticipated Graduation Date(Required)

(month/year)

College Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Last Semester's GPA(Required)

Cumulative GPA(Required)

Personal Statement (300-500 words)(Required)

Please write a personal statement describing why you should be considered for an MCA scholarship. When writing, consider these questions: How has construction made a difference in your life? How have you helped enhance your understanding of construction? What does Minnesota offer you as you pursue your career? Are there any challenges or obstacles you have overcome to pursue your degree?

Future Plans (100 words or less)(Required)

Please provide a brief summary of your future goals and/or plans within the construction industry.

Extracurricular Activities & Leadership Experience

Please list your extracurricular activities and leadership experience along with years of participation and offices held. Consider: student organizations (clubs, sports, etc.); volunteerism (United Way, Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, etc.); other (scholarships, academic accomplishments, honors, awards, etc.).

Recommendation Letter from Employer or Instructor**

Please describe why this student should be awarded an MCA scholarship. Consider: communication skills (interpersonal, public speaking, writing, and listening skills); leadership qualities (ability to motivate others, innovativeness, decision-making, flexibility); responsibility (dependability, role modeling, consistency); personal traits (honesty, appreciation of diversity, patience, compassion, level of commitment, etc.).

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Unofficial Transcript(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

**Upload a recommendation letter OR have it emailed to info@mnconstruction.org.

Your recommendation letter must be received by June 5, 2025.