Plumbing scholarships

3 verified scholarships for plumbing apprentices and pipe-trades students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is May 1, 2027. General trade awards that cover plumbing 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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PHCC of Wisconsin Auxiliary Scholarships

Varies · PHCC of Wisconsin · Trade student or apprentice

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.
WIPlumbingHVAC/RTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships

Varies (80 awards in 2026) · PHCC Educational Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice

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.
PlumbingHVAC/RTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for plumbing students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, PHCC of Wisconsin Auxiliary Scholarships, PHCC Educational 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.