Scholarship Opportunity

AWC Apprentice Scholarship

Offered by Association of Women Contractors

The Association of Women Contractors Apprentice Scholarship supports women who are currently working as registered apprentices or beginning registered apprenticeships in Minnesota's construction industry.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelTrade School Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 AWC Scholarship Cycle

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 30, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a current Minnesota resident.
  • Be a woman entering or working in the Minnesota construction industry.
  • Currently work as a registered apprentice or be starting as a registered apprentice during the applicable scholarship year.
  • Provide confirmation from the applicable union verifying apprenticeship enrollment.
  • Continue to meet the scholarship eligibility requirements throughout the award period.

Requirements

  • Complete the online AWC scholarship application.
  • Provide a letter from your union confirming apprenticeship enrollment.
  • Provide information about work experience.
  • Provide information about activities and career goals.
  • Provide financial-need information.
  • Answer all application questions thoroughly.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm Minnesota residency and registered-apprentice eligibility.
  2. 2Complete the online AWC scholarship application between February 1 and April 30.
  3. 3Obtain a letter from your union confirming apprenticeship enrollment.
  4. 4Provide requested work-experience, activity, career-goal, and financial information.
  5. 5Submit the complete online application by April 30.
  6. 6Applicants are notified of their status by May 30.

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