2023 Herdina Camp Scholarship Application

The Herdina Construction Trades Camp is pleased to announce the availability scholarships to attendees.

Application Deadline: June 9, 2023

Scholarships will be presented at the Herdina Graduation Ceremony, June 16.

Three scholarships are available to 2023 Herdina Construction Trades Camp students:

$1,000 - Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation Scholarship: Student must enroll in a construction-related field at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead or North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.
$1,000 - Minnesota State Community and Technical College Electrical Scholarship funded by the National Electrical Contractors Association: Available through M State's Foundation to be used for the college's electrical program. Note: the student must enroll in the program for fall 2023 and be employed by a NECA contractor for summer work between the first and second school year (2024), remaining employed by that contractor in the future.
$1,000 - North Dakota State College of Science Foundation scholarship.

Be sure to carefully read the “Application Process” below.

It includes all required items and tips for submitting a competitive application. Applicants will be evaluated on presentation, format and completeness of application materials using a point-based system as described below.

Applications that do not contain all requested information will not be considered for scholarship awards.

Application Process

To be eligible, applicants must plan to enroll in residential construction trades or a related field (e.g., plumbing, electrical, building construction technology, construction management, heating/air conditioning, etc.) at:

1. Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) in Moorhead

2. North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton

Scholarship recipients must provide proof of this enrollment within 18 months of graduation or the scholarship will be forfeited.

Online submittal is preferred and can be completed below. Please note that you will not be able to save your progress. We recommend preparing your information so you are ready to complete the form in one session. Uploads of the typewritten statement require pdfs or Microsoft Word documents. Videos should be uploaded in MP4 format. If you require a paper application, please contact Home Builders Care Foundation at info@hbcfm.com or (701) 232-5846.

What you will need to UPLOAD or EMAIL:

UPLOAD: A typewritten statement including your full name (up to two pages,Word document or PDF).

EMAIL: A video statement including your full name (3-5 minutes, MP4).

Which ever option you choose, your message must include your full name and include your community experience, future plans and past projects involving physical/hands-on effort.

Helpful hints:

Use spell check.
Use correct grammar.
Have someone proofread your application.

Questions?

Contact Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation: info@hbcfm.com | (701) 232-5846

Judging Guidelines

Herdina Construction Trades Camp Advisory Committee, Home Builders Care Foundation Scholarship Committee and HBA of F-M staff will determine recipients of scholarship awards based on information in the application packet.

Applicants will be evaluated using a point system based on the items listed below.

10 points - Community experience (volunteering, etc.)
10 points - Future plans
10 points - Past projects involvoing physical/hands-on effort (building/carpentry/gardening, etc.)
10 points - Overall application

Total (40 points)

Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarship awards.

Awards

Scholarship amounts can vary and one or more awards may be issued. The Home Builders Care of Fargo
Moorhead Foundation scholarship funds will be held until the student has graduated from high school and proof of enrollment at Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science is provided to Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. Proof of enrollment must be provided to Home Builders Cared of F-M Foundation within 18 months of graduation or the scholarship will be forfeited.

Scholarships awarded by Minnesota State Community and Technical College and North Dakota State College of Science will be held at their admissions offices until the student registers for class.

CLICK HERE

to fill in the application form and upload your documents.

Remember, you will not be able to save your progress.

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, genetic testing information, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, participation in lawful conduct or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law.

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation is a charitable organization created by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation impacting our community through building projects, empowering students, and shaping future workforce.

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