Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school as a graduating senior or an accredited school beyond the high school level and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR a 2 or 4-year college or university. Applicants who are African American will be preferred.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Clair County
500 Water Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of St. Clair High School and want to advance their skills at vocational centers of learning (ex: apprenticeships in mechanics, carpentry, cosmetics, etc.).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.stclairfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Midland Area Community Foundation
76 Ashman Circle
Midland, MI 48640
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Midland or Gladwin counties for at least one year and high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Students must provide a transcript and complete the online application
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.midlandfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Gratiot County Community Foundation
168 E. Center Street
P.O. Box 248
Ithaca, MI 48847
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or previous graduates of Ithaca High School pursuing post-secondary education at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. Students must demonstrate a desire to achieve educational and career goals and preference is given to students pursuing a degree in the healthcare and medical profession, pursuing a degree in agriculture or agriculture-related fields, or entering a certified skilled trades program. Applicants must submit an essay outlining why they chose this (medical, agriculture, or skill trades) field of study and what they hope to accomplish.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gratiotfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be traditional or non-traditional students planning to attend a college or university. Students must be in the career and technical education program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Midland Area Community Foundation
76 Ashman Circle
Midland, MI 48640
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Midland or Gladwin counties for at least one year and high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Students must provide a transcript and complete the online application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.midlandfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students of any Pinellas County Public High School who have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA and are planning to seek a degree or certification from a vocational or technical school. Students must have demonstrated a need for financial aid and must have an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pinellaseducation.org
Sponsor: California-Hawaii Elks Association
5450 E. Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2224
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents. They must plan to pursue a vocational or technical course of study above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of vocational studies are not eligible.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://chea-elks.org/youth-activities/scholarships
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Students must submit an essay detailing their course of study, career goals and financial need. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males who wish to pursue a vocational or technical career.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfgm.org/
Sponsor: Galesburg Community Foundation
246 E. Main Street
Suite 101
Galesburg, IL 61401
Eligibility: Applicants must be Knoxville High School seniors interested in pursuing an education in a vocation program. Students having a background or experience in agriculture will be given additional consideration.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://yourgcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who reside in Washington County and demonstrate financial aid. Students must be from any minority with preference given to African-American students. Applicants must be from any Washington County Public or private High School, or a student currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college whose intended career path is to pursue further education at a trade school, college, university, or other special-focused institution for Culinary Art, or for Specialized Instruction in Piano.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Whitehall High School or Muskegon High School pursuing technical or vocational training.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the North State
1335 Arboretum Drive
Suite B
Redding, CA 96003
Eligibility: Applicants must be Shasta County graduating high school seniors pursuing a vocational or technical certification at an accredited technical school or community college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnorthstate.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students and be NSCA members for one year before applying and pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Students must also plan a research project that falls within the mission of the NSCA and submit a proposal describing the rationale, purpose and methods of the planned research. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be master's or doctoral students and submit a proposal for a research project in the field of strength and conditioning that fulfills the mission of the NSCA. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must have attended Penn Trafford High School as a graduating senior or have graduated from Penn Trafford and be currently enrolled in higher education and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school or a two-or four-year college or university and be a current or past Penn Trafford High School wrestler during the senior year of school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to graduate with a degree related to strength and conditioning with a current 3.0 GPA. Students must be NSCA members, although applicants may enroll at the time of application, and pursuing a career in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available by contacting the organization.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: International Food Service Executives Association
4955 Miller Street
Suite 107
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted at a college as a full-time student in a food service related major. Students must provide a financial statement, personal statement, list of work experience and professional activities, transcripts, recommendations and a statement describing how the scholarship would help them reach their goals.
Amount: $250-$2,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ifsea.org
Sponsor: Ritchie-Reiersen Injury and Immigration Attorneys
316 North Neel Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors, vocational students, college students or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two- to a five-year post-secondary institution in good overall academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay submission on a provided prompt is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.rrinjurylaw.com/2022-immigrant-innovation-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must get vocational training at accredited institutions.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Gratiot County Community Foundation
168 E. Center Street
P.O. Box 248
Ithaca, MI 48847
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Gratiot County or be a current or previous graduate of a Gratiot County High School and must be pursuing post-secondary education in a certified vocational or skilled trades program or at an accredited college or university. Students must be pursuing an education in skilled industrial, mechanical, construction, or similar trades and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must explain briefly why he/she is deserving of this scholarship and preference is given to graduates of Fulton Schools, but not to the absolute exclusion of others.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gratiotfoundation.org
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program at a University of Hawaii school and have at least a 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be Muskegon County residents pursuing a degree or certification in the vocational trades.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Wells County Foundation Inc.
222 W. Market Street
Bluffton, IN 46714
Eligibility: Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wellscountyfound.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any Muskegon county high school pursuing any degree at any two or four-year accredited college, university or vocational/technical school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
37 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-4005
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited vocational or technical program that does not lead to a bachelor's or advanced degree. They must be legal residents of New Hampshire and intend to work in a vocational or technical career when their schooling is complete. Preference is given to those who plan to go into the manufacturing trade sector or have little or no other opportunities for training or education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/
Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
306 S. University
P.O. Box 1283
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from an Isabella County high school and planning to enroll at an accredited college, university or trade school to pursue a skilled trade (welding, machine tool, mechanical drafting, etc.).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mpacf.org/
Sponsor: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American students working toward a graduate degree related to strength and conditioning. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available with membership.
Website: http://www.nsca.com/foundation/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be Merrill High School graduating seniors who are interested in the industrial/vocational arts area of study. Students must be in good academic standing with demonstrated leadership or participation in one or more student organizations at Merrill High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1300
Toledo, OH 43604
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a certificate or degree in culinary, hospitality or a related field at an accredited post-secondary institution with preference to schools located in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.toledocf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Gratiot County Community Foundation
168 E. Center Street
P.O. Box 248
Ithaca, MI 48847
Eligibility: Applicants must be adult residents of Gratiot County OR graduating seniors of any Gratiot County high school pursuing a post-secondary education with a preference for those pursuing an education in skilled trades. Students must provide brief narratives/essays explaining the reason behind their determination to pursue their educational goals and the steps they will take to achieve them.
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gratiotfoundation.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
205 South Fifth Street
Suite 530
Springfield, IL 62701
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students from Litchfield High School pursuing a degree in a vocational field.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfll.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors from Nashville high schools. Students must enroll in a two-year or four-year technical program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Martin County high school, preferably from Indiantown. Students may choose either a traditional or non-traditional technical training which leads to a certificate or degree in chosen field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school as graduating seniors who attend the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center programs for high school students. Students must plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR two- or four-year colleges or universities and be a student who has excelled academically.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Don Diego Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 614
Del Mar, CA 92014
Eligibility: Applicants must be San Diego area residents who are graduating from high school or who are high school graduates. Students must be enrolled at a vocational education curriculum at a community college or accredited trade school with the goal of obtaining an AA or AS degree or certificate. Applicants must have participated in an event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds or Horsepark, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club or as an employee of the Fairgrounds, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club or contractor at the Fairgrounds.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dondiegoscholarship.org/
Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
306 S. University
P.O. Box 1283
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from an Isabella County high school with a GPA of 2.5 to 3.5. Students must be planning to pursue a career in the fields of education, medicine, or skilled trades at an accredited college, university or trade school. Applicants must describe these plans in a written essay.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mpacf.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be Muskegon County students attending any technical/vocational or trade school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
