Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships

Scholarships for Trade School

Many trade school grants and scholarships focus on a specific industry. There are a few broad scholarships that cover any trade education type.

NSPS Scholarship

Deadline: 1/31/25
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The NSPS Scholarship in Surveying is open to college students majoring in geomatics, geodesy, surveying, survey engineering, or land surveying mapping science.

BB Imaging Sonography Student Scholarship

Deadline: 2/7/25
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $500 The BB Imaging Sonography Student Scholarship is available to students currently enrolled in or accepted to a CAAHEP accredited sonography program. To be considered for this award, you must submit an essay answering the following questions: "Why did you choose sonography as a career choice?" "How do you intend to use these scholarship funds to achieve your goals?"

WREA Lineman Scholarship

Deadline: 3/1/25
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The WREA Lineman Scholarship is available to aspiring lineworkers. You must be attending or planning to attend an approved regional lineworker program and pursue a career within one of Wyoming's electric cooperative to be considered for this award. Selection is based on two letters of recommendation from teachers or employers as well as an academic transcript.

Connex Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 3/10/25
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The Connex Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades, construction and / or facility management industry. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience to be eligible for this award.

PENTA Cares Scholarship

Deadline: 3/15/25
Available to: High School Seniors & College Freshmen
Award Amount: $5,000 - $20,000 The PENTA Cares Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who are attending or planning to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas or an accredited university in Arizona or California. You must be majoring in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, or a related field to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must participate in a paid internship with PENTA Building Group in Las Vegas, Southern California, or Phoenix for at least one summer before graduation.

NIADA Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 3/21/25
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The NIADA Foundation Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must display outstanding abilities in education and academic achievement and desire to work in the automotive industry to be considered for this award.

FFTA Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/25
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $3,000 The FFTA Scholarship is available to college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in flexography and / or graphic communications; and to high school seniors enrolled in a Flexo in Education Program.

Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 4/30/25
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship is available to students who have a sincere desire to further their education in precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding, or engineering. You must reside and attend school in Maine to be eligible for this award.

Jerald Brown Welding Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/25
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $500 The Jerald Brown Welding Scholarship is open to high school seniors. You must be a a resident of Missouri and a United States citizen with a minimum GPA of 2.0, be in good academic standing and enrolled in a welding program at The Missouri Welding Institute to be considered for this award.

PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/25
Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 The PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program or majoring in a field directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession.

NASCLA Scholarship Program

Deadline: 5/27/25
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 The NASCLA Scholarship Program is open to students pursuing a career in the construction industry. You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a complimentary invitation to the NASCLA Annual Conference in Orange County, California, including travel arrangements and hotel accommodations.

A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship

Deadline: 6/15/25
Available to: Minimum Age, 21
Amount: $2,000 The A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship is available to students who are at least 21 years of age. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or less, a 22 ACT / 1100 SAT score or below (if applicable), have some sort of difficult challenge in your life, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. A 1,500 – word essay is also required.

Metallica Scholars Initiative

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The Metallica Scholars Initiative is open to students who are attending one of the 43 partner schools across 33 states. You must be enrolled in a career or technical education program to be considered for this award. The selection and award process is overseen by the student's chosen education institution.

Kevin Phillips Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Kevin Phillips Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in RV technician training. You must be a new high school graduate, leaving the military, or have tried college and found it wasn’t for you in order to be considered for this award.

Floor Covering Education Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission.

WHVACR Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $5,000 The WHVACR Scholarship is available to female students who are enrolled in a college or trade school program that is preparing them to enter the HVACR industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: $1,000 The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.

Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship is available to students enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career on a full-time basis. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade/tech/community college and 3.0 for college/university to be eligible for this award.

Caterpillar Student Trainee Program

Deadline: Varies
Available to: High School Juniors through College Sophomores
Award Amount: Varies The Student Trainee Program is open to high school juniors and seniors and full - time community college freshmen and sophomores. You must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on - the - job work experience, while working for a global leader in innovation, technology, and manufacturing. Opportunities are available primarily in the Peoria, IL area, with limited opportunities throughout the United States.

Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: High School Seniors through College Sophomores
Award Amount: $2,000 The Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship is available to students who will enroll in an approved trade - related program at an accredited two - year technical / vocational school or college in the U.S. To be considered for this award, your focus must be on carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction management. If you already know where your passion lies, consider yourself ahead of the curve. Students with a passion or talent within a specific field often consider attending a trade or vocational school, so they can focus on studies specific to their talents, skills and career desires.

Are there scholarships for trade school?

Unfortunately, many people believe scholarships are only for students attending college; this is a myth. There are thousands of scholarships students can help pay for trade school programs. A form of financial aid, trade school scholarships can reduce, or even eliminate, your out-of-pocket cost.

How do scholarships for vocational school work?

You can use the money you earn from scholarships to pay for your trade and technical school education just as college and university students can use scholarships to pay for tuition. To use a scholarship to help you pay for a vo-tech or trade school, you will need to be enrolled or registered in a qualifying program. Connect with the enrollment or financial aid specialist at the trade school you are attending; they will help you ensure your awarded funds have been applied to your student account to cover your school-related expenses.