Scholarship Opportunity

AWC Academic – Trades Diploma Scholarship

Offered by Association of Women Contractors

The Association of Women Contractors Academic – Trades Diploma Scholarship supports women pursuing construction-trades education through qualifying associate-degree and certificate programs at accredited community and technical colleges.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCommunity College Student, Trade 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 woman pursuing a career in the Minnesota construction industry.
  • Pursue construction-trades education through a two-year associate program or one-year certificate program.
  • Attend an accredited community or technical college.
  • Be a Minnesota resident or physically attend postsecondary education in Minnesota.

Requirements

  • Complete the online AWC scholarship application.
  • Provide information about your construction-trades program.
  • Provide work-experience information.
  • Describe activities and career goals.
  • Provide academic and GPA information.
  • Provide financial-need information.
  • Answer all application questions thoroughly.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your construction-trades certificate or associate program qualifies.
  2. 2Confirm Minnesota residency or physical attendance at a Minnesota postsecondary institution.
  3. 3Complete the online AWC application between February 1 and April 30.
  4. 4Provide requested academic, work, activity, career-goal, and financial information.
  5. 5Submit the application by April 30.
  6. 6Applicants are notified by May 30.

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