Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund Grant

Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund provides $2,500 for one year to eligible applicants. To qualify, students must have a parent or legal guardian who is a member of one of the 17 unions affiliated with the council and must be graduates of any school within the DSACF service area with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to those pursuing careers in healthcare, but all career paths are encouraged to apply.

Overview

Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund The Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund started after the sale of Shoreview House of Hope, established in the 1980s to fill a housing need for patients and their families who came to Duluth for medical treatment. The council received the first Minnesota AFL-CIO Community Services Award for Shoreview. Eventually, the region’s health care industry met these medical needs. The council sold Shoreview, with proceeds establishing the scholarship fund. Award Range $2,500 for one year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must have a parent or legal guardian who is a member of one of the 17 unions affiliated with the council. They must be graduates of any school within the DSACF service area and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. While preference is given to students pursuing careers in healthcare, those pursuing other career paths are also encouraged to apply.