Automotive, Diesel & Collision scholarships

4 verified scholarships for automotive, diesel and collision technician students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is Apr 30, 2027. General trade awards that cover automotive, diesel & collision programs are included. Always confirm on the official site.

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Work Ethic Scholarship Program

$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate

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.
WeldingHVAC/RElectrical & LineworkerPlumbingConstructionAutomotive, Diesel & CollisionCDL & TruckingAviation MaintenanceNursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Cosmetology & BarberingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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University of the Aftermarket Foundation / Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships

$1,000–$5,000 · University of the Aftermarket Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

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.
Automotive, Diesel & CollisionTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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NTHS ASE Scholarship

$500 · NTHS & ASE · High school or college CTE student (NTHS member)

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.
No essayAutomotive, Diesel & CollisionTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

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Open year-round

TechForce Foundation Scholarships

Varies (866 awards Jan–Jun 2026) · TechForce Foundation · High school or trade/technical student

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.
Automotive, Diesel & CollisionAviation MaintenanceTrade school
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for automotive, diesel & collision students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, University of the Aftermarket Foundation / Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships, NTHS ASE Scholarship, TechForce Foundation Scholarships.

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.