Construction scholarships for high school students

10 construction scholarships that high school students (often seniors or CTE students) can apply for. The largest award listed is From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) from NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation. 1 of 10 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of AR, MI, MN, ND, TX. Sponsors include AGC Education and Research Foundation, Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE), Connex Foundation and others. Always confirm on the official site.

Oct 31, 202614 days left

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.

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Nov 15, 202629 days left

EagleRidge Legacy Fund Construction Trades Scholarship

Up to $2,000 · EagleRidge Legacy Fund · High school senior, trade student or adult

Applicants 17+ attending or applying to an accredited school in North Dakota or Minnesota who are pursuing a construction trade (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, diesel, heavy equipment, masonry and more) or are the child of a trades worker.

Round 1 due Nov 15, 2026 (Spring 2027 funds); Round 2 due Mar 15, 2027 (Fall 2027). Apply by emailing documents.

NDMNConstruction Electrical & Lineworker HVAC/R Plumbing Welding Trade school

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Jan 29, 2027104 days left

Patrick J. Kiley / Houston AGC Scholarship

Varies (amount not listed) · Greater Houston Community Foundation / AGC Houston · High school senior / college / trade student

Employees, dependents of employees and interns of AGC Houston member construction firms, or students involved in AGC Student Chapters.

Open Oct 15, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Central.

TXConstruction Trade school

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Feb 15, 2027121 days left

Connex Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship

Up to $5,000 · Connex Foundation · High school senior, trade student or adult

High school seniors, college and graduate students, adult re-entry, career/technical and veteran students in the U.S. or Canada pursuing licensed skilled trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC/R), construction management or facilities management.

Deadline 11:59 p.m. CT, Monday, Feb 15, 2027; decisions after May 15, 2027.

Electrical & Lineworker Plumbing Welding HVAC/R Construction Trade school

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Mar 6, 2027140 days left

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.

Construction Trade school

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Apr 1, 2027166 days left

Future Builders of America Scholarship

Varies (over $137,000 awarded since 2000) · Home Builders Institute (HBI) / Future Builders of America · High school / trade student

Members of Future Builders of America chapters pursuing construction-industry education or training and planning to work in construction after graduation.

Applications go to FBA chapters in January; 2027 applications due April 1, 2027.

Construction Trade school

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Apr 1, 2027166 days left

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.

Construction Trade school

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Apr 23, 2027188 days left

American Legion Department of Michigan Trade Scholarship

$1,000 per year for two years (two awards in 2027) · The American Legion, Department of Michigan · High school senior / trade student

Michigan residents ages 17–21 pursuing a skilled trade through post-high school training, an apprenticeship or a two-year degree; veteran descendants preferred but not required.

Application and materials must be received by April 23, 2027.

MIConstruction Electrical & Lineworker Trade school

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Jun 1, 2027227 days left

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.

Construction Trade school

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Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per program · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior or adult

Arkansas high school, home school or GED graduates (or out-of-state graduates living in Arkansas for the last year) enrolling in high-demand workforce training in advanced manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, IT, or logistics/transportation.

Rolling: apply at least 30 days before your class start date. Can't be combined with Academic Challenge.

ARConstruction CDL & Trucking Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school

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Frequently asked questions

How many construction scholarships for high school students are open right now?

10 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for construction scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program closes on Oct 31, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Jun 1, 2027.

Which construction scholarships for high school students have no essay?

Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.

What are the biggest construction scholarships for high school students?

NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships (From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year)); Future Builders of America Scholarship (Varies (over $137,000 awarded since 2000)); Work Ethic Scholarship Program ($500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100)).