Scholarships

Technical School Scholarships

Foundation for Trades strives to bolster self-sufficiency through the promotion of education in building trades. We actively support underemployed individuals in cultivating robust skill sets encompassing construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, welding, and other sought-after trades.

To insure all are included, we offer limited scholarships tailored for those in need of financial aid, having demonstrating aptitude and a commitment to working in their chosen field post-graduation, while also meeting educational requirements. Award amounts are flexible and aimed at covering technical school expenses.

Prospective candidates are required to hold a high school diploma or GED, submit transcripts, a letter of recommendation, proof of acceptance to a trade school, and a 500 to 1,000-word essay articulating their motivation and need for financial assistance. Early applicants are given priority consideration.

Our Scholarship Goal

Through fundraising, donations, and grants, our goal is to provide full or partial scholarships to individuals every year. Scholarship amounts will depend on financial need and will be available to offset tuition. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in a registered trade school program.

To apply for scholarship, see application below.

Application Requirements

To qualify for a scholarship, you must have a high school diploma or GED prior to enrolling in any technical trade program. You will need to provide the following:

a high school transcript or GED equivalent
letter of recommendation (preferably from a current or previous employer)
letter of trade school acceptance
Written statement describing financial need and why you want to work in the selected trade (500 to 1,000 words)

Those who apply early have the best opportunity of getting approved for our scholarship program. All funds will be sent to educational institutions to offset tuition cost only.

Scholarship Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Highest Level of Education Completed.

Less than High School

High School Diploma

G.E.D. (General Education Development)

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tell us about yourself and why the scholarship is important to you and your interest in the building trades.

This statement is first step in determining if you're suited for our program. The more sincere your statement is, the better insight we will have into your needs and your potential. You should write between 500-1000 words. We recommend you first write your statement in a separate note, then paste it in the field below. This way, you'll have a copy for your record.

Past Scholarship Recipients

We take pride in making it possible for these individuals to access technical training, providing a path to a brighter future.

Javon Burrison
HVAC

Antione Kellam
Plumbing

Antonio Spaccarotelli
HVAC

James Watson
Carpentry

Jarel Lunsford-Mitchell
Plumbing

Jenna Graziano
Woodworking