school-administered scholarships
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to assist students with quarterly tuition payments. School-administered scholarships are divided equally over the number of quarters in a student’s program, and are applied each quarter toward tuition, beginning with the Fall Quarter. The number of scholarships awarded per year will vary based on funding.
With a single application, students enrolled or who are seeking to enroll at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding can apply for multiple participating scholarships. Scholarship funds are eligible for degree and diploma programs only.
Scholarship Dates
- Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Scholarship applications will begin being reviewed in April 2026. We encourage you to apply early.
Scholarship Eligibility
- Scholarships are needs-based. Applicants must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine if they qualify.
- Applicants must complete an NWSWB scholarship application, which includes three essay questions.
- Priority will be given to needs-based applicants who plan to enter the maritime trades upon graduation.
Award Details
- To receive an award, an applicant must be either an enrolled student OR must complete the Admissions Process within 30 days of the notification of a scholarship award.
- Scholarships will be applied quarterly, beginning the Fall Quarter.
- Scholarships are posted to a student’s account and applied toward their tuition and fees. Scholarships are not paid directly to the student.
- Students must be in good academic and attendance standing when the quarterly scholarship payment is made. Students on probation for any reason will forfeit any unpaid scholarship amounts.
- The school reserves the right to reduce the scholarship award, should the student receive
additional tuition scholarship award(s) or tuition funding from an outside agency that exceeds the cost of tuition for the student’s program. - For certain scholarships, applications may also be submitted to the funding organization for a final decision after review by the Scholarship Committee.
Instructions to Apply
- Submit a completed online application form. For questions, email [email protected].
- All applications received will be presented to the Scholarship Committee for consideration and, depending on the scholarship, may also be submitted to the funding organization for final decision.
- Scholarship award winners will be notified within 14 business days of committee approval
other scholarship opportunities
These scholarships can help fund your education at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Some are for local Jefferson County, Washington students only and others are for national or international application. If the listing is local (e.g., Jefferson County Rotary) think about an organization in your geographical location that might be similar. Many states have vocational offices that sponsor annual scholarships too — be sure to check out your state vocational agencies. The language below has been taken directly from scholarship providers.
Scholarship America
Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $5.7 billion to more than 3.2 million students…and counting.
Search for a scholarship today: www.scholarshipamerica.org
The WashBoard
TheWashBoard.org makes it simple to look for scholarships. We connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers for FREE. Whether you’ll be attending in state or out, you save time by entering your profile once and letting us find the scholarship opportunities that fit. TheWashBoard.org is spam-free and will never sell your information.
For more information visit: www.TheWashBoard.org
Port Townsend Yacht Club Scholarship
Each spring the Yacht Club awards scholarships to individual students for study in a maritime educational program or college. Approved fields include, but are not limited to: ship and/or boat building and repair, marine diesel and electrical systems, ship operations such as officer training marine biology, fisheries, and other maritime fields. Awards are made to the educational program or school students will be attending, and range from $500 to $2,500 to qualified recipients.
For more information visit: www.ptyc.net
Applications deadline is February 2, 2026 and recipients will be notified in March 2026.
Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors Scholarship
The Pacific Northwest Tool Club’s scholarships are intended to financially support students enrolled in educational programs leading to employment in trades that use traditional tools, similar to those collected by members of the club.
For more information visit: www.pntc.website/pntc-scholarship
Application deadline: May 1st each year.
Veterans Scholarship – Port Townsend Elks Lodge 317
The Port Townsend Elks Lodge 317, Veterans Fund, has established a scholarship for military veterans, funded at $2,500, available each year in the month of April, through March of the following year. The fund is available to any honorably discharged military veteran, residing in Jefferson County and/or attending a post-secondary educational program in Jefferson County. The fund may be awarded to one veteran or to multiple veterans depending on need and the number of applications received.
Learn more and apply click HERE.
Application deadline: June 15th each year.
NMRA Maritime Trades Scholarship
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) established its annual scholarship to be awarded to individuals pursuing education related to the marine trades. NMRA is the national association of independent sales representatives, which recognized the need to encourage further growth within the marine industry. Funds for scholarships are raised from NMRA members.
For more information and to request a scholarship application, email [email protected] with ‘Scholarship Application Request’ in the subject line or visit https://nmraonline.org/about-nmra.
Application deadline: Applications accepted beginning in the Spring annually and recipients are selected during the Summer.
mikeroweWORKS Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program is accepting applications for qualified people wanting training for skilled jobs that are in demand. The Foundation has collaborated with This Old House to create the Generation Next campaign to help close the skills gap by encouraging young people to master the vocational trades that built this country, including carpentry, construction, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
To see if you have what it takes to apply, and to learn more about the eligibility requirements of the Work Ethic Scholarship Program, visit www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship
Application deadline: Applicants can apply any time between February 23 and October 31, 2026.
Bring Back the Trades Scholarship
Bring Back the Trades Inc. is a not-for-profit organization helping to fund scholarships for trade school students. One of their primary missions is to equip post-secondary students with scholarships to acquire the knowledge of a professional trade through a U.S. based trades school. They award monthly scholarships during the school calendar year to students from across the United States who are attending post-secondary education in the Skilled Trades. Scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each month and sent directly to the secondary school the award recipient is attending.
To learn more and apply: www.bringbackthetrades.org/scholarship
Applications are awarded each month.
Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Scholarship
The Berkshire Woodworkers Guild is a not-for-profit association of professional and amateur woodworkers recognized as a 501(c)(3) private foundation. Their members come from a range of backgrounds and experience. They include cabinet makers, boat builders, sculptors, house builders, suppliers of wood products, wood turners, makers of musical instruments, and more. Since founding the guild in 1998, members have supported young people planning to become professional woodworkers. To that end they have established a scholarship fund supported by generous financial donations and by the proceeds from their annual silent auction to which guild members donate a variety of beautiful wooden objects. As their reputation has grown, scholarship recipients have attended some of the best woodworking and wooden boat building schools in the country.
To learn more and apply: www.berkshirewoodworkers.org/scholarshipapplication
Application deadline: May 31st of each year.
Douglas Warne Vocational Scholarship
The Douglas Warne Vocational Scholarship is funded from an endowment established by Past President of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway Douglas Warne. An award is given to an eligible person up to 25 years old attending or planning on attending an accredited technical, trade, or vocational program in Washington State. The amount of the award for 2025 was a minimum of $3,000. This scholarship requires a member’s recommendation. Please contact current lodge member Kathleen Lange who is happy to submit her recommendation for an NWSWB student.
To learn more and apply: www.leiferiksonlodge.org/scholarships.
Application deadline: Typically in late March each year.
International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA) Scholarship
The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA), a 501 (c)(3) supporting organization of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), is expanding its scholarship program to encourage and support students interested in a career in marine electronics. The goal is to alleviate the marine electronics industry worker shortage through education of students to become technical installers of marine electronics and increase the number of qualified new employees for NMEA member companies. Scholarships will be awarded to students who aspire to enter into the exciting career of marine electronics. The IMEA scholarship program is focused on students who are entering into or currently enrolled in a trade school marine technology program, with a focus on marine electronics. Award amount for 2025 was $5,000, and payments are made directly to the applying student’s trade school to offset tuition costs.
To learn more and apply: https://www.imea-marine.org/trade-school-scholarship1.html
Application deadline: Typically in mid-July each year.
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarships
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Dennis R. Washington and Jim F. Dicke II. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Awards of $2,500 for 300 scholarships. Applicants exhibit strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution and are under the age of 35.
For more information, visit www.scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical
Application deadline: Scholarship applications will be open March 15 – June 15, 2026.
SkillPointe Foundation
Since 2021, the SkillPointe Foundation has raised nearly $10M to help aspiring workers afford the training they need to build rewarding careers in high-demand industries. They have partnered with leading brands to fund more than 2,000+ vocational scholarships to individuals of all backgrounds in all 50 states.
To learn more about scholarships and how to apply visit: www.skillpointefoundation.org.
DeWalt Trades Scholarship
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, awards scholarships to aspiring tradespeople to pursue training and education in high-demand trades. These scholarships aim to help usher in the next generation of workers as hundreds of thousands of trades professionals retire across the U.S. and Canada. The DEWALT Trades Scholarship aims to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker Trade Goals – including but are not limited to Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power Sector, Mechanics, and Technology.
For more information visit: https://www.dewalt.com/growthetrades
Application deadline: February 28, 2026.
Fair Chance Trade School Scholarship
The $5,000 Fair Chance “Trade School” Scholarship is awarded to two students from Washington state pursuing an education in a trade. Examples include cosmetology, esthetician, electrician, plumbing, graphic design, construction management, radiation specialist, and many more! All funds are paid directly to the recipient’s trade school to be used toward tuition or books. Students must be residents of Washington State.
For information and how to apply: www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships
Application deadline: February 2, 2026.
Youth Maritime Training Association Scholarship
Are you a Washington State resident graduating from high school? Are you going into a school or training program for maritime after high school? Each year the Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarships are awarded in the spring to graduating high school seniors in amounts ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. Scholarships may be used by students pursuing maritime training and education in community colleges, technical and vocational programs, colleges, universities, maritime academies or other educational institutions. Awards may be used to support tuition and fees, and are sent directly to the recipient’s school/program.
For more information and how to apply visit www.ymta.net/ymta-scholarships.
Application deadline: Typically in mid-March each year.
Scholarship America’s Dream Award
Too often, student scholarship support dries up after freshman year. Scholarship America’s Dream Award is a renewable scholarship fund for students in their sophomore year and beyond — with growing, renewable awards that help ensure talented students can afford to complete the degree programs they’ve started. Applicants must be current college undergraduates who have completed at least one year of full-time undergraduate study who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
For more information visit: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/dreamaward/
Seattle Foundation Scholarships
- The $5,000 Walter H. Meyer and Garry L. White Scholarship is available to non-traditional students, which is defined as an individual who did not enroll in college directly after high school. Applicants to The Walter H. Meyer and Garry L. White Memorial Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria: Be a non-traditional student age 24 and older pursuing an undergraduate degree OR Be a graduate student age 30 or older, reside in Washington state, and plan to enroll in an accredited two-or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. For more information and how to apply: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/seattlefoundation/
- The Anne D. Maloof Scholarship assists students residing in Island, Kitsap, Jefferson or Thurston County in the state of Washington. Applicants to the Anne D. Maloof Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria: Be a high school graduate or current college undergraduate or graduate level student, have a permanent address in Island, Kitsap, Jefferson or Thurston County in the state of Washington, and plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. For more information and how to apply: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/seattlefoundation/
Application deadline: February 9, 2026.
Washington State Elks Association Vocational Grant
The Washington State Elks Association (WSEA) Vocational Grant is designed to help graduating high school seniors pursue their vocational education. This grant may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies at a Community College or Technical School. It may be used only for usual and required costs of applicant’s planned course of study and must be paid directly to the school they will be attending.
For more information and how to apply: https://waelks.org/vocational-grant/
Application deadline: February 6, 2026.
Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
At the age of 21, Joseph Ford lost his life during a tragic motorcycle accident. He had an inquisitive mind and spent his childhood in his family garage working with his hands on various projects. After working a part time job at D.F. Richard Energy, his confidence grew and he realized his calling was in the trades. Upon graduating he began working as a full time technician with D.F. Richard Energy. This $2,000 scholarship aims to honor his life by supporting students who possess similar attributes and aspirations as Joe did. High school seniors and students currently enrolled in a trade school, who are interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: Typically in mid-April each year.
Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship
Skilled trades are the backbone of our society and can be lucrative, stable career opportunities. While often overlooked, higher education in a trade can be critical in order to set a firm foundation to build that career on. Russell Koci is a retired machinist, farmer and do-it-all craftsman. This $1,500 scholarship celebrates his achievements by seeking out others cut from a similar cloth. Those who seek a career in trades such as (but not limited to) fabrication, construction, farming, plumbing, electrical and beyond are encouraged to apply. Any current trade school student or high school senior that is interested in attending a trade school may apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: March 19, 2026.
Ben Bonner Memorial Scholarship
Ben Bonner was a beloved son and brother who brought light to the lives of everyone he knew. Ben was kind, compassionate, gentle, and a friend to everyone. He loved helping others in any way he could, including emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Ben strove to not let socioeconomic status get in the way of his friendships and wanted to uplift the underprivileged. This $1,250 scholarship aims to honor Ben Bonner’s legacy by supporting low-income students who are interested in pursuing careers in the trades. Any low-income undergraduate trades student or high school senior interested in trade school may apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: Typically in mid-July each year.
Slater Miller Memorial Fund
Slater Miller was a beloved nephew who passed away too soon. Slater was a machinist who graduated from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minnesota. Slater was passionate about social issues, standing up for what’s right, and ultimately helping others. This $1,290 scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need. Any trade school student who is low-income and has non-profit and/or volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: Typically in October each year.
American Trucks Scholarship
At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission to serve the community that supports us and we’ve recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. We’ve recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal to be involved in a meaningful way. We are pleased to offer 2 x $2500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. Eligible students are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned institutes.
For more information and how to apply: www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html
Application deadlines: Submissions are accepted year-round as follows – for the Spring semester: By 12:00pm on October 15, and for the Fall semester: By 12:00pm on June 15.
CCF Foundation Education Award
Cocodrie Fly Fishing is proud to offer quarterly awards to university and college students! This scholarship will be awarded to a citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States who is enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college or university in the United States. CFF will grant selected applicants a $1,500 financial award for their compelling essays on fishing, outdoors and adventure activities each quarter.
For more information and to apply visit: www.cocodrieflyfishing.com/foundation-award
Application deadline: Each quarter
Dylan Rondeau Sail Away Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors Dylan Rondeau, who was a smart, self-motivated maritime worker who was just at the beginning of his career when he passed. This scholarship fund will help others who are serious about pursuing a career in the marine trades.
To Apply:
- Go to TheWashBoard.org site
- Go to “Seeker Registration”
- Build a profile under “Student”
- Under “Search Scholarships” type in the name of the scholarship
- If you have difficulty, call Washboard Customer Service at 888-535-0747 option 8.
Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association Scholarship
The ECC Scholarship Fund provides financial support to students pursuing degrees or certifications in Engineering, Construction Management, and Skilled Trades or Crafts. This initiative is designed to address workforce shortages and invest in the future of our industry. Up to 30 awards will be granted, and awards range from $2,000 to $5,000. Awards are for qualified education-related expenses only (tuition, fees, books, and required supplies/equipment).
For information and how to apply: https://www.eccassociation.org/eccscholarship.html
Application deadline: March 13, 2026.
PCC’s Barbara Schwantes Fund Academic Scholarship
The PCC’s Barbara Schwantes Fund (BSF) provides up to $1,000 for a one-year academic scholarship or project grant. Scholarships are awarded to qualified individuals planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a marine-related field, from science to boatbuilding. Two and four-year degree programs, as well as certificate programs, are eligible including marine science, marine education, marine engineering, facility operations, boatbuilding and repair, engine repair, marine surveying, and more.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: March 1, 2026.
Ren Martin Trade School/Career Training Endowment Scholarship
The Ren Martin Trade School/Career Training Endowment Scholarship was created to support students interested in pursuing a career in the trades. Two $1,000 awards are paid directly to the recipient’s vocational/technical school to be used toward tuition or books. Students must be residents of Washington state.
For information and how to apply: www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships
Application deadline: February 2, 2026.
SupplyHouse Track to the Trades Scholarship
As a leading national distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical supplies, SupplyHouse has fulfillment centers across the US to ensure fast shipping from coast-to-coast. SupplyHouse’s support for the skilled trades goes beyond the point of sale. In 2023, the company donated over $100,000 to organizations dedicated to supporting, uplifting, and championing tradespeople. Through the Track to the Trades scholarship, SupplyHouse hopes to support the next generation of tradespeople with the tools and educational resources they need to take their careers to the next level. Any current trade school student or high school senior who will enroll in trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship if they’re a legal resident of the United States pursuing plumbing, HVAC, electric, or a closely related field while embodying G.R.I.T. (generosity, respect, innovation, and teamwork).
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: Typically in November each year.
The Caleb Sabados Memorial Scholarship
Caleb Sabados was a young man full of life, energy, and determination. A recent graduate of Frederick High School, he excelled both academically and athletically, lettering in both. He had recently embarked on his career as an apprentice electrician for a small, local company — a path he was immensely proud of and excited to pursue. Tragically, Caleb passed away on Memorial Day 2024 while embracing his second passion, riding his motorcycle. He was only 20 years old. This scholarship was created in his memory, ensuring that his spirit of curiosity, dedication, and joy for learning continues in others who share his passion for hands-on work and building a future in the skilled professions. We invite you to join us in honoring Caleb’s legacy by encouraging aspiring tradespeople to apply. May this scholarship be a stepping stone for many to follow in his footsteps and build futures as bright as his smile. This $2,500 scholarship is designed to empower those pursuing a career in the trades to be resilient and honor Caleb’s drive to succeed in the face of change.
For more information and how to apply: https://littlehomebuilder.com/scholarship/
Application deadline: Typically mid-July each year.
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship
At Pureland Supply, we recognize the critical importance of skilled trades in shaping our society and economy. Since 1997, we have been committed to providing high-quality replacement projector lamps, and we proudly extend that commitment to support the next generation of tradespeople. We deeply value individuals who dedicate themselves to mastering specialized trades and crafts, and we are pleased to offer the Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade Scholarship. This annual $250 scholarship is designed to support students who are enrolled in accredited trade schools, vocational colleges, technical schools, or community colleges. The scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing careers in trade, craft, or labor-related fields. Recipients will be selected based on their ability to articulate the significance of their chosen trade and why they are pursuing it as a career. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the accredited institution the recipient is attending.
For more information and how to apply: https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx
Application deadline: May 1, 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester.
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for. They have helped over 26 million students and families find college scholarships. Their scholarship directory also provides information about scholarships by category, and examples include “Carpentry Scholarships” and “Vocational Careers Scholarships.”
Search for a scholarship today: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory
Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award
Susan Grant was a beloved mother and an active presence in the Seattle Public Schools District for thirty-six years. Her influence touched countless people and inspired many, including students and teachers alike. She constantly instilled lifelong lessons promoting positivity, safety, compassion, teamwork, and so much more. She was not only devoted to her family and students but also to her community. This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students in Washington who are invested in their groups and organizations, have a desire to follow a career and technical education (CTE) pathway, and encompasses what it means to grow within your community. This $1,000 scholarship is for any high school senior in Washington who plans to attend a community college, a four-year college, or a trade school. The student should be involved in their student body, extracurricular organizations, and or volunteering.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: April 3, 2026.
Koehler Family Trades and Engineering Scholarship
You can create anything if you put your mind to it and work hard. The trades and the engineering industry are two avenues known for creating innovation and positive change in the world. Through plumbing, electrical work, construction, HVAC, and more, the trades shape the world and create the society we live in. This $500 scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees. Any high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student who is studying engineering or the trades may apply for this scholarship.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: March 14, 2026.
Uniball’s Skilled Trades Scholarship
Dan “Uniball” Lansing, was an incredible, resilient, and very well-loved person. He passed away recently due to complications with COVID. He has an incredible story of resilience and survival, fighting his way back from cancer, learning to walk again after paralysis, and five separate joint replacements to live a happy life. He was a welder for much of his life and was passionate about the skilled trades. He was also concerned about the gap in the need for skilled tradespeople and the number of people pursuing this career path. In honor of him, we have established the $1,250 Uniball’s Skilled Trades Scholarship. With a focus on helping the next generation of welders pay for trade schooling, we will also consider all applicants pursuing a skilled trade such as electricians, plumbers, and more. The ideal applicant for this scholarship: Will be or is going to a trade school (welding, electrician, plumbing, etc.), has overcome some personal adversity, and is a high school senior or currently at a trade school.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: Typically mid-January each year.
Grover Scholarship Fund
There are many scholarships available for a four-year undergraduate program. However, there are a lot of students who do not want to go down the four-year degree path, are not interested in further studies, cannot afford high college fees, or just need to start working immediately to support themselves and their families. Very often, these students are from low-income families and are more interested in trade/vocational schools to get going quickly without the burden of very heavy education costs.
This $2,500 scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade/vocational school programs by reducing the burden of tuition and other related costs. It is available to high school seniors or those having at least a high school diploma. This course should be at an accredited trade school or college, with the course duration being for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of twenty-four months (2 years).
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: May 15, 2026
Judah Spinner Scholarship
Too many young people enroll in four-year college programs that offer little in the way of practical skills or a clear path to earning a good living. At the same time, millions of hardworking individuals are stuck in low-wage service jobs, struggling to make ends meet, even though a trade school education could dramatically increase their earning potential in a relatively short period of time. This $1,000 scholarship aims to change lives by opening doors to stable, well-paying careers through vocational education.
Any high school senior who will attend trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
For more information and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: January 30, 2026.
EJS Skilled Trades Scholarship
The Energy Job Shop Skilled Trades Scholarship is an annual $1,000 award supporting individuals 18 years or older who are pursuing careers in skilled trades, engineering, technical, energy, and industrial workforce pathways across North America. This annual $1,000 CAD scholarship is built for people taking action toward a skilled trades career, including apprentices, career switchers, veterans, and working tradespeople upgrading skills. This will be awarded to one individual demonstrating clear career direction, job readiness, and a practical plan to enter or advance within a high demand trade. The scholarship is intended to support training, certifications, tools, safety tickets, or apprenticeship related costs that directly accelerate workforce entry.
For more information on eligibility, application requirements, evaluation criteria, and to apply click HERE.
Application deadline: April 30, 2026.
Nautical Research Guild Scholarship
Founded in 1948, the Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is an IRS 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit educational organization with an international membership of historians, ship model makers, artists and laypersons with a common interest in the history, beauty and technical sophistication of ships and their models. The Guild is proud to support the next generation of nautical historians, archeologists, architects, and builders. The Program offers scholarships for academic study at the undergraduate or trade school level in the areas of nautical history, nautical archeology, naval architecture, and wooden boat building.
For more information on eligibility, application requirements, and to apply click HERE.
Application deadlines: May 31, 2026 for the Fall semester, and November 15, 2026 for the Spring semester.
