2026 LAXBX Scholarship Application

Invested in the future of the building industry across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Quick Facts

Award Amount: Up to (2) $750 scholarships
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Winner Notification: By May 20, 2026

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for high school seniors, recent graduates, or non-traditional students pursuing trades-related education. To be eligible, you must:

Have a personal or family connection to a member company.
Be accepted as a full-time student at an accredited university, college, or trade school.
Meet one of the following geographic criteria:
- Graduate of a La Crosse County (or surrounding area) High School.
- Attending a school in the tri-state area (WI/MN/IA).

Application Requirements

To complete your application, please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload or send:

The 2026 Application Form (link below).
Current Certified Transcript of high school grades.
Letter of Acceptance from your chosen institution.
Letter of Recommendation from a member company you have a relationship with.

The Essay Prompt

Your scholarship will be awarded based on an essay addressing the value of skilled trades, your personal passion for your chosen major, and how you plan to impact the building industry.

Note: Preference is given to local applicants who intend to remain and contribute to the area.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 30, 2026

Questions? – Contact Tonja at tonja@laxbx.com for more information.

APPLICATION

I. Applicant Information

Full Name(Required)

First-Last Name

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip code(Required)

Zip code

Phone(Required)

Email Address(Required)

High School Attended (If Applicable)

Most Recently Attended

Graduation Year

College/University/Trade School Attending(Required)

Field of Study/Major(Required)

Expected Graduation Date:(Required)

II. Member Company Connection

LAXBX Member Company(Required)

Company Name

Contact Person at Member Company(Required)

Name of Person providing the reference letter.

Relationship to Applicant(Required)

Professional (Supervisor or Coworker)

Family

III. Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm that you meet all of the following requirements:(Required)

I have a professional or family connection to a LAXBX member company.

I have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited university, college or trade school.

I am a graduate of a La Crosse County or surrounding area high school OR will attend school in WI/MN/IA.

IV. Required Documentation Uploads

Please upload all documentation as requested below:

Scholarship Essay(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, , Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload an essay (500-750 words) addressing the value of skilled trades, your personal passion for your chosen major, and how you plan to impact the building industry. Preference is given to local applicants who intend to remain in the area.

Transcript(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, jpg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Letter of Acceptance(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Letter of Recommendation(Required)