Fostering the Trade
The purpose for the NMBA scholarship is to foster the residential building trade’s future in Northern Minnesota by providing financial assistance for students pursuing a career in this field.
NMBA Scholarships are available through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation website.
Applications are accepted from January 1 – March 1
All students, both traditional and nontraditional, are encouraged to apply as there is a wide variety of scholarships available: academic, vocational, technical, certifications.
Complete and submit one application to be considered for all scholarships at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation.
- More information and instructions are found on the actual scholarship application
- High school applications require you to attach your transcripts
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Students interested in applying must meet one or more of the following requirements:
- A graduating high school senior from one of the regional listed schools who is planning to attend a Minnesota post-secondary school for a building trade career.
- Non-traditional students entering a Minnesota post-secondary school for a building trade career.
- A member of the NMBA or the dependent of a member who is planning to attend a Minnesota college of vocational school to pursue a career in the building trades.
Regional Area Listed Schools
- Aitkin High School
- Bigfork High School
- Blackduck High Scool
- Chisholm High School
- Deer River High School
- Falls High School
- Grand Rapids High School
- Greenway High School
- Hibbing High School
- Hill City High School
- Littlefork – Big Falls High School
- Nashwauk – Keewatin High School
- Northland High School
- Northern Lights Community School
- Rock Ridge High School
High School Tech Classroom Grants
The NMBA has partnered with The Builders Group to offer grants to NMBA area High School Tech classrooms. Funds are credited at local lumberyards to supply the classroom with materials and equipment they need to foster the trades.
