Welding scholarships

3 verified scholarships for welding certificate, associate and apprenticeship students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is Mar 1, 2027. General trade awards that cover welding 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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AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships

District awards from $1,000 · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Welding students in each AWS district/section area, including those in certificate and vocational welding programs. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.

Same Dec 1 – Mar 1 window as National Scholarships; section awards are selected May–July.
WeldingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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AWS Foundation National Scholarships

$2,500–$10,000+ (130+ awards) · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Students pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field. Some awards give priority to AWS members.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026 at scholarship.aws.org; one application also covers District and Section scholarships.
WeldingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for welding students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships, AWS Foundation National 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.