If you’re a student planning to attend technical school, you may be wondering how to finance your education. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available specifically for technical school students. These scholarships can provide financial support and help you achieve your educational goals without the burden of student debt. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 13 scholarships that are perfect for technical school students. Take a look and see which ones you may be eligible for!
Folds of Honor Scholarship – Up to $5,000
Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization, has two scholarships that support military families. The Children’s Fund Scholarship is for primary and secondary education students and can be used for private school or tutoring services (from an established, licensed business). The Higher Education Scholarship is for postsecondary students. The award amount is up to $5,000 per academic year and is based on a student’s “unmet need.” Recipients must reapply each year to get the scholarship in successive years. To qualify for the Children’s Fund Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited private school or tutoring institution, be at least five years old (by September 1st of calendar year applying in) and enrolled in full-time Kindergarten program, and be a dependent of a service member. To qualify for the Higher Education Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a two-year, four-year, or postgraduate program of study at an accredited college or university, or be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license, and be a dependent or spouse of a service member.
Minnesota Masonic Charities Career and Technical Scholarships – $2,500 for up to 2 years
Each year, Minnesota Masonic Charities awards scholarships to students furthering their education at vocational/technical/trade schools. Each applicants must have graduated from a Minnesota high school and plan to pursue a vocational/technical/trade degree or coursework.
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship – $2,000 per year (for up to 5 years)
The Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to low-income women ages 35+. In order to qualify, applicants must be defined as low-income, according to the Department of Labor’s income guidelines, and must be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree or technical/vocational education.
Sallie Mae $1,000 Sweepstakes – $1,000
Student loan servicer Sallie Mae offers a monthly $1,000 scholarship to students who simply apply for their Scholarship Search and College Planning Calculator, a tool that connects students with scholarships and provides automated college finance planning advice. This is a monthly sweepstakes. One winner is selected on the first day of every month, drawn from all entries made in the previous month. Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States, be over the age of majority in their state of residence, and must not have won any other Sallie Mae Bank contest or sweepstakes in the six-month period prior to their award period.
10,000 Degrees Scholarships – $1,500
Offered by 10,000 Degrees, a college success nonprofit in California, the 10,000 Degrees Scholarships support students with significant financial need, particularly students from the Bay Area regions: Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, and Lake counties. Each year, the nonprofit awards scholarships worth up to $1,500 per student per academic year. Applicants need to submit just one application to be considered for all available scholarships that they are eligible for. Additionally, scholarship recipients have access to mentorship, as well as the nonprofit’s Career and Alumni Success services, and will be invited to stay connected through the 10,000 Degrees Alumni LinkedIn group and Young Professionals and Alumni Council networking group. Applicants must reside in California; demonstrate financial need; be pursuing their first associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, or certification for a technical program; and be enrolled in at least 12 units per semester or term during the current academic year. To renew the scholarship, recipients must submit a renewal application.
ACB Scholarship Program – Up to $7,500
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) have now partnered together to offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 to students attending technical colleges and to students pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applicants must be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student or work 32+ hours per week and attend college part-time, and be involved in their school/local community. The funds from the awards may be used toward any academic costs as well as costs associated with adaptive technology.
CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship – $10,000
Administered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), the CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship for academically talented and highly motivated African American or Black students. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be African American or Black; submit Federal Student Aid Report (FAFSA) to demonstrate financial need; have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4-point scale; and be enrolled full-time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university, or a vocational-technical school.
Dr. Pepper Scholarship – $100,000 Tuition Prize (5 total), $20,000 Runners-Up Prize (5 total), $2,500 Consolation Prize (5 total)
The Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway is an annual video contest that gives students the opportunity to win up to $100,000 in tuition awards, which must be used for postsecondary education expenses at an accredited two- or four-year college, technical school, vocational school, or master or doctorate degree program in the United States. To enter, applicants must create a video and submit it during a one-month window, starting on September 12, 2022 and ending on October 12, 2022. In the video, which must be between 15 and 60 seconds long, they must state their career goals, why they need tuition assistance, and how their life, community, and the world will be improved if they are able to pursue their goals with the help of the tuition assistance. They should submit the Video publicly through their TikTok account, using the official Challenge (“Tuition Dreamin’”) sound and #DrPepperTuitionContest. Additionally, if they are not doing it already, they must follow @drpepper on TikTok until such time as the Grand Prize winners have been announced. Finalists will be selected to throw for the prize at a College Football Conference Championship game this year. To qualify, applicants must be a U.S. legal resident residing in one of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia and be 18-24 years of age at the time of submission of video entry.
Foot Locker Associate Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, Foot Locker, Inc. awards the Foot Locker Associate Scholarship to one of 30 Foot Locker team members selected as a part of the Foot Locker Associate Scholarship. The recipient will receive an additional $5,000 (for a total of $10,000) for demonstrating superior educational achievement, as well as outstanding leadership, and a true love of the game. The recipient must be either employed part-time or full-time with the Company during the application process AND at the time the scholarship is awarded; be employed for at least 6 months; be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; demonstrate personal passion and drive to succeed; demonstrate strong core values, bring others along, and participate fully and with enthusiasm, whether in school, in sports, or in their community; be interested in entering OR enrolling as a part-time or full-time student in a certificate, undergraduate, or graduate degree program at an accredited community college, two-year or four-year college/university in the upcoming fall; and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (if currently attending school).
Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh Scholarship – Varies
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers scholarships to help Jewish students in the community afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students, or technical students with financial need. They must be residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland counties for two or more years. Applicants must submit their transcript and FAFSA application by the due date.
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship – $5,000
Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship helps students of all ages afford skills-based training in cutting-edge technology and advanced manufacturing fields. It provides funding for students pursuing associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates, or industry-recognized credentials at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, or two-year community college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, high school graduates or GED holders, have not earned a bachelor’s degree, be enrolled or planning to enroll at a U.S. accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community college, or state college, and be pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate, or an industry-recognized credential in a technology or advanced manufacturing field.
Optimal Scholarship – $2,000
Launched in 2010, the Optimal Scholarships program helps students with high financial need and strong career aspirations. The program offers three scholarship awards: Community College Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship, and Online Degree Scholarship. Each scholarship is a $2,000 award. The program is open to legal residents of the United States (excluding Rhode Island, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands). To qualify for the Community College Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at a public community college, junior college, technical college, or city college, and working towards a certificate, diploma, or degree at the associate’s level or a first-time bachelor’s level. To qualify for the Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at a private or public educational institution, and working towards a certificate, diploma, or degree at the associate’s level or a first-time bachelor’s level. To qualify for the Online Degree Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at a private or public educational institution, and working towards a certificate, diploma, or degree at the associate’s, bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s level.
Completing the Dream Scholarship Program – $2,500
Launched in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program awards a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help diverse students from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education. By 2024, the program will award nearly 800 scholarships totaling $1.95 million. Applicants must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning to or graduating/completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis. To qualify, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, be a diverse candidate (including gender, disability, race, ethnicity, or belonging to an underserved community), be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited two- or four-year colleges or universities, or vocational/technical certificate/certification program, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate leadership qualities and good moral character. The program is open to students who plan on completing their degree or program by the end of Spring 2023 semester.
In conclusion, the journey to finding the perfect scholarship doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re just beginning your search or looking to expand your options, our comprehensive scholarship directory offers a wide range of opportunities catering to diverse academic interests and backgrounds. For a more personalized approach, consider leveraging the power of TUN AI, our innovative tool designed to match you with scholarships uniquely suited to your profile. Start exploring today and take a step closer to securing the financial support you need for your educational journey.