Skilled Trades Scholarships for 2026–27
Scholarships for students studying skilled trades or planning to. We matched them using the fields of study each provider lists, so check the exact majors on each page before you apply.
29 scholarships open now$144,000 in top listed awardsbusiest month: March 2027 (16)
Open scholarships
Sorted by deadline, soonest first- Dane G. Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarship$4K–$8K
- OCA Hall of Fame Scholarship$1,500–$6K
- Bailey-Shipp Safety Scholarship$8K
- Tennessee Trucking Foundation Scholarship Award Rules$2,500–$3K
- Tennessee Trucking Foundation Tommy Hodges Scholarship$3K
- IRMCA Scholarship Program$1K–$5K
- Bonita-Estero Education ScholarshipVaries
- Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship Program - SallieVaries
- AWS Airgas Jerry Baker Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS Airgas Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship$10K
- AWS Arsham Amirikian Welding Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS Donald F Hastings Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS Edward J. Brady Memorial Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- AWS William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship$2,500–$10K
- Alex Newton Scholarship$2K
- Charlie C. Turman Scholarship$1K–$2K
- Greater Omaha Chapter AFCEA ScholarshipVaries
- Nissan ScholarshipVaries
- Harriette Glasner Social Justice Scholarship$2K
- Road to Your Future Scholarship$1,500
- Tom Palk Scholarship$1K
- Trade School, Community/Technical College, or University Scholarships$1,500
- The Jonathan Holland Memorial ScholarshipVaries
- Industrial Maintenance ScholarshipUp to $20K
- Horch Roofing Trade School Scholarship$1K
- New England Regional Council of Carpenters ScholarshipVaries
- Vocational & Technical Education (VTE) ScholarshipsVaries
Common questions
How many skilled trades scholarships are open right now?
There are 29 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 6 close in the next 60 days.
What is the largest skilled trades scholarship?
Industrial Maintenance Scholarship is the largest, at up to $20,000. 22 of the 29 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.
Do skilled trades scholarships require an essay?
12 of 29 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 17 list no essay. The next deadline is Dane G. Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarship on October 19, 2026.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.