Scholarships For Trade School

Bring Back the Trades Scholarship – Monthly $1,000 awards for post-secondary students in skilled trades. Website

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarships – For trade students demonstrating a strong work ethic in skilled trades like welding, automotive, or construction. Website

Home Depot Foundation – Path to Pro Scholarship – Around $2,000 for students pursuing construction or other skilled trades. Website

Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship – About $1,500 for students enrolled in trade programs. Website

Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship – Up to $25,000 for automotive or trade students. Website

WTS Junior College/Trade School Scholarship – Supports women pursuing transportation-related trade programs ($1,500–$2,500). Website

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Hi friend! This is definitely a great question and it really depends on what you want to go into after college, here are some that I came up with without knowing your specifics:

- DEWALT Trades Scholarship: Provides $5,000 awards to students in construction, industrial, or technology programs.

- mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship: Focuses on applicants with a strong work ethic pursuing skilled trades.

- Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship: Offers up to $2,000 for students in construction trades.

- Metallica Scholars Initiative: Supports students at specific community and technical colleges.

- Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships: Targets students in manufacturing and engineering technology.

- Women in Auto Care / Women Rock Trades: Scholarships specifically designed to support women in male-dominated trades.

- SkillsUSA Scholarships: Offers various awards for vocational students.

Industry-Specific & Specialized Awards

- Automotive/Diesel: TechForce Foundation and Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship.

- Construction/Welding: American Welding Society (AWS) National Scholarship and NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Scholarships.

- HVAC/Energy: PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships and Electric & Gas Industries Association Foundation Scholarships.

How to Find and Apply

FAFSA: Always complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify for federal grants, which do not need to be repaid, and work-study programs.

CareerOneStop: A U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored database with thousands of trade-specific opportunities.

Local/Regional Scholarships: Check with local trade unions, chambers of commerce, and community foundations for specialized, local funding.

School Financial Aid Office: Directly inquire with the financial aid office at your specific technical college or trade school for school-specific scholarships.