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Scholarships for Trade School Students


Discover available scholarships for attending trade school and determine your eligibility. Begin your scholarship application process with TWS today! Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Help Fund Your Training Investment… Just for Being You

What Is a Scholarship?

A scholarship is funding to help pay for your investment in vocational training. Thousands of scholarships exist, and there are just as many types of organizations offering them as reasons you could qualify for one. Scholarships can come from religious groups, social and professional organizations, employers, schools, private companies, individuals, communities and nonprofits.

There are two types of scholarships:

  • Merit-based
  • Need-based

You might be eligible for a merit-based scholarship if you had good grades in high school, did well on a sports team, or have specific talents or traits. Some scholarships are even available for students preparing for skilled trades careers.iiiii

TWS Scholarship Requirements:

  • You’ll need to meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training before applying for a scholarship.
  • Changing your training start date could result in the loss of your scholarship.
  • Students are placed in classes and programs based on availability. If you are awarded a scholarship while enrolled in certain classes and programs, you cannot transfer that award.iv

Limited Time May Scholarships:

Ready for a fresh start? The Reclaim Your Dream Scholarship supports students who previously enrolled but didn’t begin—and are now ready to take that next step. If you’re re-enrolling in May 2025 for our HVAC/R or Electrical programs and meet the criteria, you could qualify for up to $2,000 in tuition support to help you reignite your goals and graduate strong.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • have previously enrolled, did not start, and has decided to continue toward achieving their Education dream by enrolling into an eligible Tulsa Welding School program starting in May of 2025;
  • re-enroll on or after May 7, 2025;
  • enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment.
  • be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
  • complete the Tuition Planning process within 5 calendar days of enrollment;
  • apply for and accept any applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid (other than PLUS);
  • have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance and maintain an 80% overall attendance rate and graduate with a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); and
  • complete a Scholarship Request Form.

Click here to view the scholarship request form & request info to have our admissions team reach out to you and re-start your dream!

Start sooner, save more. The Freedom Scholarship offers up to $2,000 in tuition assistance to eligible students who advance their HVAC/R or Electrical program start date from June or later to May 2025. Designed for students with financial need, this scholarship helps you reach your career goals faster—without the wait.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • be enrolled in a program with at least 25 weeks remaining, with an expected start date beyond June
    1st 2025, as of May 7, 2025, but move to an earlier start date in May 2025 to reach their education
    goals sooner.
  • be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
  • demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application process;
  • complete a Scholarship Request Form; and
  • have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance.

Click here to view the scholarship request form & reach out to your admissions representative to kickstart your training!

Find Available Scholarships by Program

Did you know you might qualify for a scholarship just for training to become a welder, HVAC/R technician or electrician? Scholarships are also available to help military members, veterans and their families with the transition from service to trade school.

 

Scholarship FAQ

Some scholarship awards are a few hundred dollars and others cover the total cost of tuition.

You can research scholarships online or at a public library. Check with local community organizations, churches and businesses. Many online sites can help as well. Remember: NEVER pay to apply for a scholarship. Information on scholarships is also available at TWS’ Financial Aid Department. Call us at 855-596-1499.

Deadlines vary with the scholarship. Getting an early start on your scholarship search and applications is a good idea because some deadlines can be as early as a year before school starts.

The first step is filling out the application completely and turning it in on time. Application requirements vary, so be sure to read them carefully. Our Student Financial Services representatives can help you with the forms and provide enrollment verification letters as needed.

Either is possible. You may receive a check for the full award amount, or the scholarship provider may send the money to your school to apply to tuition and fees. Check with the scholarship provider.

Yes. A scholarship is considered a form of financial aid. When all of the aid you receive is added up, it cannot total more than your cost of attending TWS. Make sure to let one of our Student Financial Services representatives know if you are awarded a scholarship

 

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We’re Here to Help

Our Student Financial Services representatives are here to support you through the process of finding, applying for and using scholarships to fund your training investment. Whether you need guidance when filling out the application or enrollment verification letters, we’re here to serve you.

Additional Sources


ii https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/vocationalscholarships/
iii https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
iv https://www.tws.edu/tuition-planning/financial-aid/scholarships/

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