Braun Intertec Establishes Scholarship Fund To Support Future Nondestructive Testing Professionals

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – The Ridgewater College Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Braun Intertec Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship program designed to help high school graduates pursue careers in the growing field of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) through Ridgewater College’s NDT program on the Hutchinson campus.

The scholarship fund reflects Braun Intertec’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of technical professionals and strengthening the workforce pipeline for the engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting industries. Through this partnership with the Ridgewater College Foundation, eligible students will receive financial assistance as they begin their educational journey in NDT.

“Investing in students is investing in the future of our industry,” said Seth Taylor, Senior Vice President at Braun Intertec. “The Braun Intertec Scholarship Fund is intended to expand opportunities for aspiring NDT professionals while supporting Ridgewater College’s efforts to prepare students for rewarding technical careers.”

Reflecting on the contribution, Dr. Cheryl Norman, President of Ridgewater College, expressed gratitude for the company’s vision “We are grateful for Braun Intertec’s investment in Ridgewater students and helping create opportunities for the next generation of nondestructive testing professionals. Ridgewater’s NDT program offers specialized, hands-on technical education that is extremely unique and closely connected to industry needs. This scholarship will help students pursue this distinctive career path and meet workforce needs.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be:

• A recent high school graduate
• Enrolled in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program at Ridgewater College
• Meet the Ridgewater College Foundation scholarship eligibility requirements and complete the universal online scholarship application
• Preference given to students with a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

For more information about Ridgewater College Foundation visit www.ridgewater.edu/foundation.

About Ridgewater College

Ridgewater College is a community and technical college with campuses in the central Minnesota communities of Willmar and Hutchinson. The college is a member of Minnesota State and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

About Braun Intertec

Braun Intertec is an engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm that provides geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction materials testing services throughout the United States. Braun Intertec is committed to supporting the development of future industry leaders through education, mentorship, and workforce development initiatives.