Welding scholarships for high school students

5 welding scholarships that high school students (often seniors or CTE students) can apply for. The largest award listed is $500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) from mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of MN, ND. Sponsors include American Welding Society Foundation, Connex Foundation, EagleRidge Legacy Fund 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.

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 15, 2026

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

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026

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

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026

Mar 1, 2027135 days left

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.

Welding Trade school

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Mar 1, 2027135 days left

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.

Welding Trade school

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

5 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 welding scholarships for high school students?

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

What are the biggest welding scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program ($500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100)); AWS Foundation National Scholarships ($2,500–$10,000+ (130+ awards)); Connex Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship (Up to $5,000).