Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships

Scholarships for Trade School

Many trade school grants and scholarships focus on a specific industry, while a few broad scholarships cover any type of trade education.

Ascendium Tools of the Trade Scholarship

Deadline: 11/21/25
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,000 The Ascendium Tools of the Trade Scholarship is available to construction and industrial trade apprentices enrolled in a Wisconsin Technical College System school. You must be enrolled in an eligible construction or industrial trade program and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Welder Training Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/25
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Welder Training Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a welding certificate program.

Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/25
Available to: College Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The Golden West Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Scholarship is available to students studying home design, architecture, engineering, plumbing, heating, or air conditioning. Selection is based on goals and essay submission.

Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying Technology

Deadline: 2/6/26
Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: $2,000 The Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying Technology is available to students who are enrolled in a two - year degree program in surveying technology.

Connex Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 2/15/26
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: 3/15/26
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.

Shell Associate Scholarship

Deadline: 3/21/26
Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores
Award Amount: $$2,200 The Shell Associate Scholarship is available to students pursuing an associate degree in a specific technical and/or craft field of study at one of the institutions specified by Shell. to be considered for this award, you must be majoring in one of the following disciplines during the year of the scholarship award: compressor/compression technology, electrical/electronic technology, industrial maintenance technology, integrated production technology, instrumentation/analyzer technology, machine tool technology, machinist/mechanical technology, pipefitting, pipeline integrity, process technology, or welding.

Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/26
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $2,500 The Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship is available to students pursuing trade certification or A.S. degrees through vocational or community college programs. You must be pursuing a career in residential construction or remodeling to be eligible for this award.

A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship

Deadline: 6/15/26
Available to: Minimum Age, 21
Amount: $2,000 The A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship is available to students who are at least 21. 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 attending one of the 43 partner schools across 33 states. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in a career or technical education program. The student's chosen educational institution oversees the selection and award process.

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, 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 interested in 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 enrolled in a college or trade school program that prepares them to enter the HVACR industry. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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 old. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field.

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 that 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 qualify 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, seniors, and full-time community college freshmen and sophomores. You must be at least 16 and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to qualify 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. Consider yourself ahead of the curve if you already know where your passion lies. 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 abilities, skills, and career desires.

Are there scholarships for trade school?

Unfortunately, many believe scholarships are only for college students; this is a myth. Thousands of scholarships 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 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 your trade school; they will help you ensure your awarded funds have been applied to your student account to cover your school-related expenses.