BIA Foundation of the RRV High School Trades Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled in high school.
• Be interested in pursuing a career in residential construction trades or a related field.
• Enroll in an eligible construction-related program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead or North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.
• Provide proof of qualifying enrollment within 18 months after high school graduation.
• Students may receive up to four BIA Foundation of the RRV scholarship awards during their academic career.

Requirements

• Complete the BIA Foundation high school scholarship application.
• Submit a typewritten statement of up to two pages or a 3–5 minute video statement.
• Describe community experience.
• Describe future education and career plans.
• Describe previous projects involving physical or hands-on effort.
• Provide proof of qualifying postsecondary enrollment if selected.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm plans to attend M State Moorhead or NDSCS Wahpeton in an eligible construction-related program.
2. 2Complete the annual high school scholarship application.
3. 3Prepare either the required written statement or video statement.
4. 4Address community experience, future plans, and hands-on projects.
5. 5Submit all materials by the annual deadline.
6. 6If selected, provide proof of qualifying enrollment within 18 months of graduation.