We've set up the Braun Intertec Scholarship Fund to help recent high school graduates start careers in nondestructive testing (NDT). The fund was created with the Ridgewater College Foundation and supports students in the NDT program on Ridgewater College's Hutchinson, Minnesota, campus. 

NDT professionals help keep bridges, buildings, pipelines, and infrastructure safe by inspecting materials without damaging them. Demand for skilled technicians keeps growing, and this scholarship helps students start in the field with less financial pressure. 

Why we're investing in NDT education 

Our clients count on skilled technical professionals to deliver safe, reliable projects. When we help students early, we help build a stronger workforce for the engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting industries. 

"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." 

How the scholarship helps students 

• Lowers the cost of education so students can focus on building their skills 
• Opens the door to an in-demand technical career with long-term growth potential 
• Connects students with an industry that needs them as the need for qualified NDT technicians keeps growing 

Frequently asked questions 

What is the Braun Intertec Scholarship Fund? It's a scholarship from Braun Intertec, set up through the Ridgewater College Foundation, that gives financial help to students entering the nondestructive testing program at Ridgewater College. 

Who is eligible for the Braun Intertec Scholarship? Applicants must be recent high school graduates enrolled in the NDT program at Ridgewater College's Hutchinson campus. Students with a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher get preference. 

What is Nondestructive Testing? Nondestructive testing is a group of inspection methods used to check materials, parts, and structures for flaws without damaging them. It plays a key role in keeping infrastructure safe and reliable. 

How do I apply? Students can contact the Ridgewater College Foundation for application details. 

Start your NDT career 

If you're a student interested in a hands-on technical career, learn more about the Braun Intertec Scholarship through the Ridgewater College Foundation.  Ready to see where an NDT career can take you? Explore careers at Braun Intertec.