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Dermalogica Future Industry Professionals Esthetics Scholarship
Esthetics students. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2026.
Trade school scholarships & aid
34 verified scholarships for career, technical and vocational training, apprenticeships and certificate programs, plus how to use Pell, Workforce Pell and WIOA training funds. Every entry was checked on its sponsor's official page.
Browse by trade
- Welding 3
- HVAC/R 4
- Electrical & Lineworker 5
- Automotive, Diesel & Collision 4
- Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) 4
- Cosmetology & Barbering 7
- CDL & Trucking 3
- Aviation Maintenance 5
- Plumbing 3
- Construction 4
Upcoming deadlines (33)
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K18 Future of Hair Scholarship
Cosmetology students. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: Sept 1 – Oct 31.
16 days left
L'Oréal PPD “Inspiration Through Education” Scholarship
Cosmetology students. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2026.
16 days left
Redken x Sam Villa “Elevate the Craft” Scholarship
Cosmetology students. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: Sept 1 – Oct 31.
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The Leo Passage “Dare to Lead” Student Scholarship
Cosmetology and barbering students. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2026.
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Work Ethic Scholarship Program
U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.
Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
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“The Passion to Succeed” Cosmetology Scholarship
Cosmetology, hair design or barbering students enrolled in (or accepted to) a licensure program. Video application with proof of enrollment.
Fall season: applications accepted Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2026.
22 days left
Frontline Heroes in Post-Acute Care Scholarship (CNA)
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) with an interest in post-acute care pursuing an RN, BSN or higher nursing degree.
2027 applications open Oct 1 – Nov 6, 2026.
22 days left
Lighting the Way for Post-Acute Care Nursing Scholarship (LPN/LVN)
LPNs/LVNs working in post-acute or long-term care who are working toward a BSN or higher at an accredited nursing school.
2027 applications open Oct 1 – Nov 6, 2026.
61 days left
PAMA / Aerospace Maintenance Council Scholarships
Students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance (for example, FAA Part 147 AMT schools). See the AMC Scholarship Program for full eligibility.
Deadline Dec 15, 2026; awards presented April 2027.
77 days left
IAA Foundation Truck Driving Scholarships
Illinois residents enrolling in a truck driver (CDL) training program in the matching enrollment window.
Cycle four: deadline Dec 31, 2026 for training that starts Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027. New quarterly cycles follow.
87 days left
NBAA Charities AMT Maintenance Scholarship
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are students at an FAA Part 147 school or newly certificated A&P mechanics. Requires an essay, resume, recommendation letter and transcript.
Opens Oct 6, 2026; complete package due Jan 10, 2027 (11 pm ET).
112 days left
IEC Foundation Scholarship
IEC students, members and their immediate families pursuing college or a state-accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
Application window Jan 4 – Feb 4, 2027 (5 pm ET). Employer and chapter references due Feb 12, 2027.
113 days left
MPE Trade School & Electric-Industry Scholarships
Students in Mountain Parks Electric's service area seeking trade-school training or a career in the electric industry (lineworker, electrician, engineering, GIS and more).
All MPE scholarship categories are due Feb 5, 2027.
120 days left
Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant
Low-income women age 35 or older pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate degree or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited nonprofit U.S. school.
Application and both recommendation letters due Feb 12, 2027.
137 days left
AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships
Welding students in each AWS district/section area, including those in certificate and vocational welding programs. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.
Same Dec 1 – Mar 1 window as National Scholarships; section awards are selected May–July.
137 days left
AWS Foundation National Scholarships
Students pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field. Some awards give priority to AWS members.
Applications open Dec 1, 2026 at scholarship.aws.org; one application also covers District and Section scholarships.
137 days left
PRECorp Electrical Lineworker Scholarship
Applicants who live in northeast Wyoming or whose parent/guardian is a PRECorp member and who plan to attend an approved lineworker training program.
Application deadline March 1, 2027.
142 days left
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships
Students in construction-related programs, including craft/trade training, apprenticeships, community college and technical school. High school seniors are eligible.
Applications accepted at nfsf.nawic.org from September through March 6 for the following school year.
167 days left
High Voltage Lineman Scholarship
High school seniors and graduates (up to two years out) from high schools in Ozarks Electric's service territory, for the Arkansas State University–Newport High Voltage Lineman Technology program.
Online application due March 31, 2027.
167 days left
University of the Aftermarket Foundation / Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
Students (including high school seniors) entering or enrolled in automotive, collision, heavy-duty/diesel or related technician and aftermarket programs.
Accepting applications Sept 16, 2026 – March 31, 2027. One application covers many sponsor scholarships.
168 days left
AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships
High school seniors and college students planning to attend or attending an accredited avionics or aircraft maintenance program, with at least a 2.5 GPA.
One online application is considered for all student scholarships; submit by midnight April 1, 2027. Awards are for fall 2027 or spring 2028.
168 days left
NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship
Current NTHS members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students studying a construction-related discipline.
Open Oct 1 – Apr 1.
169 days left
PHCC of Wisconsin Auxiliary Scholarships
Students in plumbing, HVAC and related programs who are sponsored by a PHCC of Wisconsin member company.
Deadline Friday, April 2, 2027. Winners notified in June.
182 days left
NTHS HOSA Scholarship
Students with dual membership in NTHS and HOSA preparing for health-care careers.
Open Jan 1 – Apr 15, 2027. Questions go to HOSA.
182 days left
NTHS SkillsUSA Scholarship
Students with dual membership in NTHS and SkillsUSA preparing for skilled and technical careers.
Open Jan 6 – Apr 15, 2027. Questions go to SkillsUSA.
197 days left
NTHS ASE Scholarship
NTHS members enrolled in automotive, collision or diesel coursework who have added the ASE Endorsement to their membership.
Drawing open May 1 – April 30; members with the ASE endorsement are entered automatically.
197 days left
PMTA Lancaster Chapter & J. Harold Summers Memorial CDL Scholarships
Students age 18+ accepted into or enrolled in CNS Driver Training Center CDL training (Lititz, PA) who don't already hold a CDL and meet DOT requirements.
Application deadline April 30, 2027. Paid toward tuition, not cash.
198 days left
AHRI Rees Scholarship (HVACR & Water Heating Technician)
Students enrolled in an HVACR or water-heating training program at an institutionally accredited school. Requires a 500-word essay, two recommendation letters and transcripts. Separate veterans' and Florida programs are available.
Accepts applications year-round with two review deadlines: May 1 (fall semester) and Sept 1 (spring semester).
198 days left
Jon H. Poteat Scholarship
Active NTHS members (high school or post-secondary career and technical education students). One application per cycle.
Open Sep 1 – May 1; apply in the NTHS Member Portal.
198 days left
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
Legal U.S. residents studying plumbing or HVACR, including apprentices in PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice programs and students in related trade/technical programs.
2027 application opens in January; all materials due May 1.
229 days left
AGC Workforce Development Scholarship
Students pursuing craft and technical training, a certificate, apprenticeship or associate degree to enter the construction industry.
2027–28 application opens March 1, 2027 (AGC); deadline June 1 per NCCER's Build Your Future listing.
243 days left
National Career & Technical Scholarship
U.S. citizens under 35 who finish high school (or equivalent) by July 1, have household income of $100,000 or less, and enroll in a certificate, diploma or associate program at a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school.
Application window Mar 15 – Jun 15, 2027 with rolling selection; may stay open until all awards are made. Join the interest list now.
Rolling / year-round (1)
Open year-round
TechForce Foundation Scholarships
Students training to become automotive, diesel, collision, aviation and other transportation technicians.
Rolling: new scholarship cycles open all year. Create a free TechForce account to see open cycles.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I use scholarships for trade school?
Yes. Every award on these pages was confirmed on the sponsor's official page as usable for trade, technical, vocational or apprenticeship training, or for certificate and associate programs. Check each one's rules, because some require an accredited or nonprofit school, membership, or residency in a certain area.
Does the Pell Grant pay for trade school?
Often yes. Pell can be used at accredited career and technical schools and community colleges that take part in federal student aid, for eligible certificate and diploma programs. Starting in 2026, Workforce Pell can also cover approved short programs of 8–15 weeks. Start with the FAFSA. See the guide.
What is the biggest trade school scholarship?
The mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship pays $500 to $34,000 and runs four rounds a year. The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship awards 300 scholarships of $2,500 each, and many trade associations (AWS for welding, PHCC for plumbing and HVAC, IEC for electrical) run their own programs.
How often is this list updated?
Every week. Each official page is re-checked automatically, changed entries are reviewed, and passed deadlines disappear. Last update: Oct 15, 2026.