Now Accepting Applications for the
2025-2026 MBEX / TBG
Construction Scholarship
The Minnesota Builders Exchange, along with our partner, The Builders Group Education Foundation, wants to award multiple scholarships ranging in value from $500 - $5,000* to future carpenters, electricians, HVAC specialists, masons, tilers, elevator techs, plumbers, utility workers, and all specialized trades workers, as well as construction managers, construction engineers, estimators, and construction administration students.
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In addition to the scholarship's financial award, MBEX will also provide complimentary invitations to all MBEX-sponsored social events and educational opportunities to scholarship winners.
Applications are being accepted now through May 31, 2025 at 11:55pm. An application will not be considered complete if submitted without all required answers, an official high school / collegiate transcript, recommendation letter, and essay.
To qualify for an MBEX / TBG Construction Scholarship, applicants must:
Pursue Construction
Applicant must be pursuing a construction-related field of study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, be it at a trade school, a two-year technical or community college, or four-year university.
Be a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
Applicant must be entering the Fall 2025 academic semester as a freshman, sophomore, or junior. Students completing their degree beyond the traditional four years may also be eligible to apply.
Study Nearby
The accredited post-secondary institution in which the applicant is studying at must be located within the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
Maintain Good Grades
Applicant must be maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Have Passion
Applicant should possess and be able to demonstrate a strong passion for the construction and building industry.
Attend MBEX Events
Applicant must agree to and attend a minimum of ONE MBEX-sponsored event(s) during Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026. (For applicants living outside of Minnesota who may be awarded a scholarship, further discussions will be had with MBEX staff.)
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Full eligibility rules can be found by visiting www.mbex.org/scholarships or by downloading this scholarship informational packet.
Questions
Please contact Ashlee at ah@mbex.org or (612) 381-2631 during regular business hours, or visit our website at www.mbex.org/scholarships.
*MBEX reserves the right to adjust the number and monetary values of its awarded scholarships.
