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2027 Applications Are OPEN
Applications are being accepted October 31, 2026 - March 12, 2027
Applications are being accepted October 31, 2026 - March 12, 2027
In partnership with the NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF), The Greater Des Moines NAWIC Chapter 80 is proud to award scholarships to eligible students enrolled in construction-related degrees or trade programs in Iowa. We are proud to be able to provide financial assistance to those individuals that exemplify and represent NAWIC's standards of excellence, achievement, honor, civic responsibility, and potential in our industry.
Additional details available via the NFSF Scholarship page.
Undergraduate Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program at a school in the United States and must have at least one term remaining in a course of study leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field.
High school seniors and those pursuing graduate degrees are not eligible.
High School seniors who are already matriculated in college courses are eligible with proper proof of academic matriculation. Note: On the application check "College Freshman" when completing the form for eligibility.
Applicant must desire a career in a construction-related field.
Applicant can be enrolled part-time (matriculated) or full-time.
Applicant must have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for awards.
To be considered, the application and all attachments must be complete and submitted here as "Final" by March 12th to award for the next following academic year.
Official Transcripts will be required see application form for further directions.
Only students enrolled in a school in the United States will be considered for awards.
Scholarship winners will be contacted by NFSF in June for the upcoming academic year
Construction Trades Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a construction-related training program which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, Community College, Technical School or equivalent.
High school seniors are eligible.
Applicant must be obtaining training in a construction-related craft or trade.
To be considered, the application and all attachments must be complete and submitted here as final by March 12th for the next following academic year.
Transcripts may be required, see application for furhter directions,
Only students enrolled in a construction-related training program in the United States will be considered for awards.
Scholarship winners will be contacted by the NFSF .
The scholarship recipients below have demonstrated an exemplary record and a passion for the future of the industry. We are all looking forward to watching them on their path to success.
2026 Recipient
Hannah Schmidt - Des Moines Area Community College - HVAC
2025 Recipients
Caden Allison - Iowa Lakes Community College
Rosalyn Becicka - Iowa State University
2024 Recipient
Abigail Bovenkamp - Iowa State University
2023 Recipients
Tanner Goodrich - Iowa State University
Cole Shirk - University of Northern Iowa
Molly Stanhope - Iowa State University
Elizabeth Zimmerman - Iowa State University
2020-2022 No Recipients Awarded Scholarships
2019 Recipients
Ben Lorenz - University of Northern Iowa
Megan Tagye - Iowa State University
Carter Von Essen - University of Northern Iowa
Mary Kate Swanson - Iowa State University
2018 Recipients
Danielle Baumler - Iowa State University
Megan Matt - Iowa State University
Mary Kate Swanson - Iowa State University
Will Poffenberger - University of Northern Iowa
Nolan Prier - University of Northern Iowa
Mitchell Schaffner - University of Northern Iowa
2017 Recipients
Megan Matt - Iowa State University
Andrew McCawley - University of Northern Iowa
Julie Penton - Iowa State University
Will Poffenberger - University of Northern Iowa
Drew Suggs - University of Northern Iowa
2016 Recipients
Julie Penton - Iowa State University
Logan Bredesky - University of Northern Iowa
2015 Recipients
Matt Murphy - University of Northern Iowa
Taylor Pedersen - University of Northern Iowa
Logan Bredesky - University of Northern Iowa
Mackenzie McCoy - Iowa State University
2014 Recipients
Joshua Patience - University of Northern Iowa
Ethan Mangrich - University of Northern Iowa
Jenna Koelker - Iowa State University
Dave Hunting - Iowa State University
2013 Recipients
Aaron Elston - Iowa State University
Joshua Patience - University of Northern Iowa
Jace Christensen - Iowa State University
2012 Recipient
Samantha Dengerud - Iowa State University
2011 Recipients
Justin Wenger - Iowa State University
Patrick Rumpza - Iowa State University
Alyssa Fallon - Iowa State University
2010 Recipients
Jace Christensen - Iowa State University
Nicholas Mann - Iowa State University
Lauren Wiest - Iowa State University
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