Trades & Crafts scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 13, 2025Apply below to the best Trades & Crafts scholarships for February 2025.
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Woman in aviation Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
WAI offers scholarships up to $20,000 for active members. Apply online with specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline:
October 12, 2025
The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Electrical/Electronics • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school
The Wicker Scholarship offers $2,000 for licensed radio amateurs in the ARRL Roanoke Division pursuing degrees in electronics or communications.
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
John M. Haniak Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Other Trades/Crafts • Materials Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The John M. Haniak Scholarship offers $1,500 for Pennsylvania students in metallurgy or materials science. Apply with letters and an essay.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Energy • Astronomy • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Science • Meteorology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • High school • Freshmen
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship offers $250+ for residents majoring in Education or STEM/STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Express Employment Professionals Scholarship
Mississippi • Automotive • Mechanical • Construction • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Other Trades/Crafts • High school • Freshmen
Scholarship for Pontotoc High School seniors attending Itawamba Community College. $500 award for students in specific technical majors.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Manufacturing/Production • Journalism • Communications • Mechanical Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for PhD or Senior-Masters research in polymer extrusion.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Hagan Business Machines of Meadville, Inc. Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Manufacturing/Production • High school
Hagan Business Machines offers a $1,000 scholarship for Northwestern PA students pursuing manufacturing-related majors.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Diversity STEM Scholarships
Massachusetts • Aviation/Aeronautical • Marine Biology/Sciences • Transportation/Logistics • Business Administration • Finance • Management • Accounting • Architecture • Engineering • Human Resources • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Freshmen
Diversity STEM Scholarships for high school seniors of color in Boston area. $5,000 award for those pursuing transportation-related degrees.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Full-Time Employee Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • Graduate Students
The Full-Time Employee Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for employees pursuing advanced studies in air traffic control or aviation.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
US Foods Scholars Program
Georgia • North Carolina • Oregon • Texas • Florida • Alabama • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • High school
The US Foods Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for culinary arts students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at eligible schools.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program
Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Lineworker and Technical Education Scholarships
Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students pursuing lineworker and technical careers in high-demand electric utility fields. Award: $2,000.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
OSGC Community College Scholarships
Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
OSGC offers $1,000 scholarships for STEM students at select community colleges, encouraging women and underrepresented minorities to apply.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
The Ray, N0RP, and Katie, W0KTE, Pautz Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Electrical Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Pautz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for licensed radio amateurs studying electronics or computer science in the ARRL Midwest Division.
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
The Irving W. Cook, WAØCGS, Scholarship
Kansas • Electrical/Electronics • Communications • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Irving W. Cook Scholarship offers $1,000 for KS residents pursuing a degree in electronics or communications. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
Ronald C. and Joyce Pierce - Mobile Section Named Scholarships
Alabama • Other Trades/Crafts • Materials Science • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
Scholarship for Mobile, AL students in welding-engineering. Requires transcripts, FAFSA, references, and personal statement. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
NIADA Regional Scholarships
Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 26, 2025
James M. Brahney Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Other Trades/Crafts • Arts Management • Computer Science • Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Industrial Engineering • Freshmen
The James M. Brahney Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for IPMA members and their families pursuing degrees in Graphic Arts and related fields.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Injection Molding Division Scholarships
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Physics • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students in injection molding, offering up to $3,000 for SPE members with relevant experience.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Academic Scholarship Program A
Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
NDTA Academic Scholarship Program A supports college students in logistics and transportation with awards starting at $250. GPA 3.0 required.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Automotive • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship offers $400 for students in Linn, Marion, or Polk counties with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
H.H. Harris Foundation Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The H.H. Harris Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for U.S. citizens in metallurgy and metal casting. Apply with essays and references.
Deadline:
May 26, 2025
AAa/e Scholarship
Architecture • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Engineering • Transportation/Logistics • Interior Design • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AAa/e Scholarship offers $250 to members pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, or construction at U.S. educational institutions.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student (PCA Partner)
For students with disabilities • Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
PCA Skin offers a $5,000 scholarship for diverse esthetics students at partner schools. Apply with a video to qualify.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Dermalogica Future Industry Professionals Esthetics (BIPOC)
Cosmetology/Beauty • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores
Dermalogica offers a $5,000 scholarship for BIPOC students in partner esthetics schools. Apply with a video submission.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Trades & Crafts scholarships
Automotive scholarships
Aviation/Aeronautical scholarships
Carpentry/Masonry scholarships
Construction scholarships
Cosmetology/Beauty scholarships
Electrical/Electronics scholarships
Home Services scholarships
Manufacturing/Production scholarships
Mechanical scholarships
Other Trades/Crafts scholarships
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services scholarships
Transportation/Logistics scholarships
FAQ
Trades & Crafts scholarships typically cover expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and sometimes tools or equipment needed for your training. Check the scholarship details for specific coverage.
Age restrictions for Trades & Crafts scholarships can vary. Some scholarships may have specific age requirements, while others are open to applicants of all ages. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Trades & Crafts scholarships include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a relevant program. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
To increase your chances of winning a Trades & Crafts scholarship, focus on submitting a strong application, including a well-written personal statement, and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, seek out scholarships that align with your skills and interests.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Trades & Crafts scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While some Trades & Crafts scholarships may consider GPA as a factor, many focus more on skills, experience, and passion for the trade rather than academic performance. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Trades & Crafts scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as enrollment in a relevant program, residency requirements, and sometimes financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, many Trades & Crafts scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and trade associations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.
You can find Trades & Crafts scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting trade schools' websites, and checking with local organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.
Trades & Crafts scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing education and training in various skilled trades and crafts. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other related expenses.
To write a strong application for Trades & Crafts scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your passion for the trade, relevant experiences, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your career goals. Tailor your application to each scholarship's specific requirements.
To apply for Trades & Crafts scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes submit an essay or personal statement.
It's advisable to start applying for Trades & Crafts scholarships as early as possible, ideally several months before your intended start date for your program, to ensure you meet all deadlines.
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