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2026 Post-secondary Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: Nov. 13, 2026 

BIA Foundation of the RRV (formerly Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation) is pleased to announce the availability of its annual scholarships to post-secondary (university and trade-school level) students interested in pursuing lucrative careers in the building trades.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and priority will be given to applicants who are members of a National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter (or construction management society) during the 2026-2027 academic year. Throughout each individual’s academic career, each student is eligible to receive up to four awards from BIA Foundation of the RRV encompassing high school, technical schools and universities.

BIA Foundation of the RRV is affiliated with the Building Industry Association of the RRV.

Key Information

  • Scholarships will be recognized at the Jan. 28, 2027, New Year Celebration. Event details will be provided to all scholarship recipients. 
  • Scholarships will be awarded at a $500 minimum.
  • One or more awards may be issued. After the Scholarship Committee makes awards and winners have been notified, BIA Foundation sends amounts directly to the schools.
  • 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

All scholarship applicants must complete the official scholarship application below. It is preferred, but not required that each applicant be a member of the National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter or construction management society at Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Moorhead or North Dakota State College of Science-Wahpeton, where applicable.

Online submittal is required and can be completed by clicking the link 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.

You will need to upload a resume as a Microsoft Word or pdf document.

Applicants requiring accommodation due to a disability or accessibility need should contact the BIA-RRV office at (701) 232-5846 or hailey@buildrrv.org as early as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Helpful hints:

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

Questions? 

Contact BIA Foundation of the RRV: hailey@buildrrv.org | (701) 232-5846.

Award Evaulation Guidelines

A scholarship evaluation committee consisting of BIA Foundation of the RRV board trustees, Building Industry Association of the RRV board of directors, members and staff will determine recipients of scholarship awards based on submitted information. Applicants will be evaluated using a point system based on the items listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarship awards. 

  • Career objective (25 points)
  • NAHB Student Chapter (or construction management society) Involvement (20 points)
  • Community involvement/activities (15 points)
  • Volunteering with Building Industry Association of the RRV and BIA Foundation of the RRV (10 points)
  • Academic standing (10 points)
  • Resume (10 points)
  • Presentation of application (10 points)

Total  (100 points)

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to access our online application

BIA Foundation of the Red River Valley 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. 

BIA Foundation of the Red River Valley is a charitable organization created by the Building Industry Association of the RRV. BIA Foundation of the RRV impacts our community through building projects, empowering students, and shaping the future workforce. 

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