CDL & Trucking scholarships

3 verified scholarships for truck-driving (CDL) trainees, 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 cdl & trucking 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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IAA Foundation Truck Driving Scholarships

Help with driver-training cost · Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA) Foundation · Adult / CDL trainee

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.
ILCDL & TruckingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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PMTA Lancaster Chapter & J. Harold Summers Memorial CDL Scholarships

$2,000 toward tuition · PMTA Lancaster Chapter (via CNS Driver Training Center) · Adult / CDL trainee

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.
PACDL & TruckingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for cdl & trucking students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, IAA Foundation Truck Driving Scholarships, PMTA Lancaster Chapter & J. Harold Summers Memorial CDL 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.