I have been searching forskilled trade scholarships since October 2017. Very few exist despite workforce need in trades. Could anyone here share info about opportunities you've found?

Hi Sean,

It can be difficult to find scholarships in any arena but I encourage you to keep trying.  There is some information out there.  I will share what my research has brought up and hope this will help.  Keep in mind that you can apply for any of the ones outside of trade that you meet the qualifications for.  Open your mind to all kinds of scholarships.  The more money you can get, the better prepared you will be to have funds.  Good luck!

The links below are sites that offer scholarships to your trades:

1. https://studentscholarships.org/2018scholarships.php#sthash.WUUdA4Qv.dpbs (This link lists specific scholarships so please review for any relevant to you.)
2. https://assetinc.org/access-asset (link to scholarship)
3. http://www.secondwavemedia.com/the-keel/features/ASSETScholarship.aspx (article about student getting this specific scholarship for the same field as you are looking for money)
4. https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/msgcu-offers-scholarships-for-skilled-trades-college-bound-students-and-educators (Michigan Credit Unions are offering scholarships: see if any in your area are doing the same)
5. http://www.smartscholar.com/scholarships/welding-major-scholarships/ (lists 25 scholarships)

<span style="color: rgb(67, 58, 83);">I'm also adding any books that I think will help below:</span>

1. <span style="color: rgb(67, 58, 83);">Free $ for College for Dummies by </span>David Rosen
2. <span style="color: rgb(67, 58, 83);">The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2019: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by </span>Gen Tanabe<span style="color: rgb(67, 58, 83);">, </span>Kelly Tanabe<span style="color: rgb(67, 58, 83);">Gen Tanabe by </span>Daniel Cassidy

Seek out those organizations in your area that award the WIOA Grant. It is for In Demand Careers that are needed in your demographic area. Here Workforce Services is where one can find the grant. Some community colleges may have it as well.

Seek out apprenticeship programs through the trade unions.

Reach out to employers in the industry that interests you most.