Construction scholarships

4 verified scholarships for carpentry, construction craft and building-trades students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is Jun 1, 2027. General trade awards that cover construction 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
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NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships

From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) · NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice

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.
ConstructionTrade school
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NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship

$2,000 (5 awards) · NTHS & Build Your Future (NCCER) · High school senior or college/trade student (NTHS member)

Current NTHS members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students studying a construction-related discipline.

Open Oct 1 – Apr 1.
ConstructionTrade school
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AGC Workforce Development Scholarship

$1,000/year, renewable up to 2 years · AGC Education and Research Foundation · High school senior or trade student

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.
ConstructionTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for construction students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships, NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship, AGC Workforce Development Scholarship.

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.