Clone of 2025 Scholarship Application Form

The Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA), and The Builders Group (TBG) will award three $3,000 scholarships to qualifying students. In addition, MSA and Kraus-Anderson Insurance will honor one student with a $5,000 Patrick Kennedy Scholarship.

Requirements:

Applicants must be as of their fall semester; a freshman, sophomore or junior. (If attending longer than the traditional 4-years of undergrad, seniors may be eligible.)
Applicants can either be:
1. A current student in a construction-related field; or
2. Enrolled in a construction or building trade major/field, if they are a dependent of an owner/employee whose company is an MSA member.
Requirements relating to the two scholarship amounts:
1. To qualify for three of the $3,000 scholarships: Applicant is in, or is entering, a construction-related craft or trade that puts them in the field (ex: plumbing, masonry, carpenter, electrical, etc.).
2. To qualify for one of the $3,000 and the $5,000 scholarship: Applicant is in or entering a construction-related craft OR trade (as above) or a construction/building major that puts them in the office (ex: project manager, construction management, etc).
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
All fields must be completed. Transcripts and resumes must be attached or emailed separately. Applications with any missing information will automatically be rejected.
Applicant must still be enrolled in school at time of awarding the payment to the school.
Applicant must submit this application by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email them to Lisa at events@msamn.com.

Awards and Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
Applicants will be notified by early May via email.
Scholarships will be awarded as a one-time payment made payable to the school. Recipients are required to notify MSA of any changes in address, school enrollment, or other relevant information.
Scholarship recipients will be recognized at our annual General Contractor Partnership Awards in May 2026 in the Twin Cities (details coming soon). We invite the scholarship winners and a school rep to attend as our guest.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Birthdate*

MonthDayYear

Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email *

Where the confirmation will be send to

Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

a construction-related craft or trade that puts them in the field (ex: plumbing, masonry, carpenter, electrical, etc.).a construction/building major that puts them in the office (ex: project manager, construction management, etc).

If you chose 'other', please tell us how you heard about the MSA Scholarship Program

Proposed Occupation*

High School Name

City/State of your high school

Graduation Date (month/year)

Cumulative GPA

List extracurricular activities. Indicate elected offices held (Student Government, National Honor Society, etc.), local organizations (Boy/Girl Scouts, community service, etc.), and/or athletics.

College Name

City/State of your college

Current year in school

(senior in high school, freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)

Proposed Graduation Date (month/year)

Proposed Degree

(BA, BAS, BS, AS, AAS, etc.)

Course of Study

Cumulative GPA

List extracurricular activities. Indicate elected offices held (Student Government, National Honor Society, etc.), local organizations (Boy/Girl Scouts, community service, etc.), and/or athletics.

Other colleges you have attended (list the name and the dates you attended)

Describe experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a career in construction/building trades and how these experiences will help you in your career.

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What is the most important extracurricular activity you have been involved in and why?

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Upload resume or email it to events@msamn.com

Upload college transcript or email it to events@msamn.com

If applicant is entering their first year of post-high school education, please submit a high school transcript.

1. I agree to allow the Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA) and partnering companies to use my name, photo and school information (current school attending and program) on their respective websites and other communication channels if I am awarded a scholarship. 2. Only hit 'submit form' if you have attached (or emailed) your resume and transcript; applications will not be accepted without them. Thank you.

2026 MSA Scholarship Application Form

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