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Award Amount:$5000
App Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Summary: The Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial Scholarship supports graduating or recently graduated high school seniors from low-income families who are committed to pursuing a trades or vocational career.
Learn More about Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial ScholarshipAward Amount:$1000
App Deadline: Nov 30
Summary: A scholarship for students in welding training at a trade school.
Learn More about American Welding Society Welder Training ScholarshipAward Amount:$2500
App Deadline: Jan 21
Upcoming Scholarship
Registration Currently Closed
Summary: The Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support for female Army veterans pursuing vocational training certificate programs.
Learn More about Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship ProgramAward Amount:$6000
App Deadline: Feb 01
Registration Closed
Opening in November
Summary: The SME Education Foundation scholarship is for students pursuing an associate degree in manufacturing engineering technology or a closely related field at an accredited trade school.
Learn More about SME Education Foundation Scholarship
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Learn MoreAward Amount:$1500
App Deadline: Monthly Recipients
Summary: Bring Back the Trades Inc. awards monthly scholarships during the school calendar year to students from across the United States who are attending post-secondary education in the Skilled Trades.
Learn More about Bring Back the Trades ScholarshipA 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:
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.i, ii
TWS Scholarship Requirements:
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
i https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/vocationalscholarships/
ii https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
iii https://twsmainsitestg.wpenginepowered.com/tuition-planning/financial-aid/scholarships/
