Skilled-trade scholarships and grants can cover tuition, fees, books, and tools — and many apprenticeships pay you while you train. Build Freedom curates the most relevant programs in one place so you don't have to hunt across dozens of sites.
Each program below links to the sponsoring organization – Build Freedom doesn't process applications. Eligibility and deadlines are set by each sponsor.
Awarded in 2025
Across partner scholarship programs
Recipients
Enrolled in skilled-trade programs
Goes to training
Tuition, fees, tools, books
States covered
Programs available nationwide
Sources: partner scholarship program reports, 2025 reporting year.
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Covers tuition, fees, and books for skilled-trade programs at accredited institutions.
Amount: Up to $7,500
Deadline: May 30
Awarded to high school seniors pursuing career training at participating trade schools.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Rolling
For SkillsUSA members entering an apprenticeship or two-year technical program.
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility varies by program — most require U.S. residency and enrollment (or planned enrollment) in an accredited skilled-trade or apprenticeship program. Each listing notes program-specific eligibility.
No. Build Freedom U.S. curates programs offered by partner organizations (mikeroweWORKS Foundation and others) but does not process applications. Each program is administered by the sponsoring organization.
Award amounts vary by program and recipient need, typically ranging from a few hundred dollars for tools and books up to full tuition coverage for multi-year programs.
Yes. Most programs allow concurrent applications. Some have award restrictions — for example, capping total combined awards — so read each program's terms before applying.
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Our mission is simple: build the workforce that builds and defends America. Our national and economic security depends on it. We will help power our nation’s defense industrial base and revive the skilled trades. We will be connecting the next generation of builders – the welders, machinists, mechanics, electricians, technicians and more – to high-wage, big-impact jobs. You can help us build freedom for generations to come.
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