Trade School for Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families

More than $300 million in military- and veteran-related scholarships and grants are available for eligible service members, veterans and their families.i

What Are Military Scholarships?

Military scholarships fund your vocational training. Who can get military scholarships? Eligible active duty personnel, veterans and their families.ii These sources of funding may come from the federal government or nonprofit organizations.

TWS Scholarship Requirements:

  • Before applying for a scholarship, you will need to meet all routine requirements for admission to TWS and be scheduled to start training.
  • Once placed in a class or shift, you can’t transfer your scholarship to a different shift or program.
  • Changing your training start date can result in the loss of your scholarship.

Military Scholarships to Fund Your Vocational Training

Military education benefits usually cover only tuition and a portion of fees. Fortunately, hundreds of military scholarships and grants are available that can help cover other educational expenses like books and fees.i

Below are just some of the scholarships available to active duty, reserves, veterans and military spouses and children. There are many more than these that can be found by using scholarship search tools or by contacting the TWS financial aid office at (855) 232-0586.

Scholarships for Active Duty Military

Scholarships for Veterans

Scholarships for Military Spouses

  • Anchor Scholarship Foundation
    • Scholarships for eligible spouses of active duty, retired and honorably discharged U.S. Navy
      sailors pursuing associate degrees. Click here to learn more and apply.

Scholarships for Military Children

Military Scholarship Search Tools

Find more scholarships using these search tools.

Major Military Scholarship Granting Organizations

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Applying for scholarships can be a smart move when locating funding for your training investment. We’re here to help you take full advantage of all of the scholarship opportunities for which you qualify. Whether you need assistance filling out forms or enrollment verification letters, our financial aid officers are standing by to serve you. Give us a call today.

(855) 237-7711

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Campuses

Accredited School, ACCSC. TWS-Jacksonville located at 1750 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 is recognized by ACCSC as a satellite location of TWS-Jacksonville located at 3500 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Tulsa Welding School (TWS) near Dallas, Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston and TWS-Jacksonville are branch campuses of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Tulsa, OK campus is licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Jacksonville, FL campus is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. TWSTC and TWS in Tulsa, OK are approved by TWC. TWS in Jacksonville is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, License No. C-668. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. TWS in Jacksonville is also regulated by: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N. Senate Ave, Suite SE 308, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [email protected]; https://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.htm . The AOSWT program is an Associate of Occupational Studies degree program and is not an academic degree. The AOSWT program is not approved for the following states: CO, GA, LA, MN, and TX. Electrical Lineworker program is a short program and not eligible for Title IV funding due to the definition of an Academic Year. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: https://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship TWS offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to TWS. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.

iEmployment is expected to grow for Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers (514121) in the US by 44,600 jobs, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in the US by 37,700 jobs, Electricians (472111) in the US by 73,500 jobs, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) in the US by 42,600 jobs, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) in the US by 9,700 jobs from 2022 to 2032. https://www.careeronestop.org - sponsored by the Department of Labor, https://bls.gov/ , reported as of May 2023. Data pulled April 2024. Visit https://www.tws.edu/oes for specific details and data backups.

* According to 2019 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.

** https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce

**** Electrical Lineworker program is a short program and not eligible for Title IV funding due to the definition of an Academic Year.

1 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023.

2 Indicates the total number of current partnered employers across all TWS locations as of May 2023.

***, 2 Entry Level Welder Salary: Hourly Rate, Entry Level Hvac Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Electrician Entry Level Annual Salary.

3 For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 2022. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know Information for more details on calculation details https://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/

**, 10 Employment is expected to grow for Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers (514121) in the U.S. from 431,800 to 438,000 jobs through 2032, in OK from 10,340 to 12,500 jobs, Texas from 48,330 to 59,530 jobs, and Florida from 14,460 to 17,180 jobs through 2030. Employment is expected to grow for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in the U.S. from 415,800 to 438,000 jobs through 2032, in OK from 4,600 to 4,900 jobs, Texas from 29,700 to 36,030 jobs, and Florida from 36,490 to 42,100 jobs through 2030. Employment is expected to grow for Electricians (472111) in the U.S. from 762,600 to 811,800 jobs through 2032, in OK from 7,980 to 8,800 jobs, Texas from 64,440 to 81,750 jobs, and Florida from 46,150 to 54,990 jobs through 2030. Employment is expected to grow for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) in the U.S. from 482,700 to 493,600 jobs through 2032, in OK from 6,400 to 7,080 jobs, Texas from 42,710 to 52,250 jobs, and Florida from 28,740 to 33,070 jobs through 2030. Employment is expected to grow for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) in the U.S. from 122,400 to 125,800 jobs through 2032, in OK from 1,850 to 2,160 jobs, Texas from 10,040 to 12,430 jobs, and Florida from 6,550 to 7,270 jobs through 2030. https://www.careeronestop.org - sponsored by the Department of Labor, https://bls.gov, reported as of May 2023. Data pulled April 2024. Visit https://www.tws.edu/oes for specific details and data backups.

12 Graduates initially employed in all 50 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 – 7/1/2023.

13 Indicates the total number of current partnered employers across all TWS locations as of May 2023.

14 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1, 2023.

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