Grants and Scholarships Resource Center

Horatio Alger CTE Scholarships

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.

Counselor and Educator CTE Scholarship Poster

Please download this poster to participate in the ACTE Counseling and Career Development Incentive Program. List students from your school on the poster who complete their Post-Secondary CTE applications. Once the form is filled with 10 or more names, scan and email the completed form to JKasper@ACTEonline.org by May 31. ACTE will email you a certificate for completing the incentive program and supporting students at your school with their post-secondary CTE journeys.

Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants

Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants
Do you currently offer sustainable, scalable skilled trades education programs for postsecondary adults with an emphasis on appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing? If so, you can apply for a grant with Lowe’s Apply Now button: https://corporate.lowes.com/our-responsibilities/lowes-foundation

Lowe’s Hometown Grants Due Feb. 18, 2025
Lowe’s wants to enhance the communities in which we all live by providing funding for up to 100 charitable projects that improve community resources/spaces…including: Skilled Trades Education initiatives (e.g. mobile training programs, high school vocational, etc…
Apply Now Button: https://corporate.lowes.com/our-responsibilities/nomination-form-2025

Harbor Freight Educator Grants

We shine a light on outstanding educators with the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, awarded annually to outstanding U.S. skilled trades teachers and programs.

Ford Motors Auto Tech Scholarships

Ford Fund is teaming up with Ford Dealers to welcome the next generation of auto technicians by awarding $5,000 ($2,500 per semester) tuition scholarships to financially-struggling students pursuing careers in auto and auto/diesel technology. This need-based scholarship is applied to a student’s school tuition account and may be used for all cost of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses and transportation.

Skills USA Scholarships

SkillsUSA members are encouraged to apply for annual college/post-secondary scholarships as a SkillsUSA member benefit. Scholarships for CTE programs are available.

SME Education Foundation Scholarships

The SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares, and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent by offering scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate students pursuing Associate Degrees or higher, in technical fields that directly support manufacturing. Applications are accepted annually: November 1 – February 1. By submitting one application, you will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible.

National Restaurant Association Educational Scholarships

The NRAEF awards more than $1.2 million in scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry. The application is open each year from January 15 to March 15.
The Foundation also provides grants for educators and for individuals seeking industry certifications to advance their careers.

TLC Foundation Grant
Army Aviation Association of America

The AAAA TLC Foundation, Inc. was established to provide support to our AAAA members who wish to request funding to attend a Trade School, Licensing or Certification course for the purpose of transitioning to a new career field. Those seeking college level continuing education and pursuit of continuing education are not eligible for the TLC Foundation Grant. Apply for TLC Funding by first completing the application.

*You are required to have been a AAAA member for a minimum on one year and will be asked to provide your AAAA member number on the form OR be a spouse, child, or grandchild of a member. This requirement is waived for uniformed members of the Active Army, ARNG and USAR.

AWIEF Woodwork Scholarships

The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation (AWIEF) Scholarship Program gives woodworking students the opportunity to receive $500 – $4,000 to offset the costs of their woodwork studies.­­­

Center for Furniture Craftsmanship Scholarships

Our scholarships encourage the participation of talented individuals who could not otherwise afford to attend our courses at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Students interested in the field of wood craftsmanship and design should apply for one of the student scholarships.

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Our Teaching the Teachers program awards scholarships directly to educational and service organizations that teach woodworking to economically disadvantaged communities in the U.S. and abroad. Nominations accepted.

The Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship

The Louis T. Fiore Electronic Communications Scholarship
The Scholarship is open to anyone studying an electronics curriculum, specifically electronic communications, or software development related to electronic communications, regardless of financial need. Students seeking such a degree in electrical engineering or an associate degree in electronics at any nationally accredited educational institution may apply.

Accepting applications online.

2024 Aim High Flight Academy No Cost Flight Training Scholarship

The Air Force Recruiting Service and the Aim High Flight Academy are giving high school students the opportunity to apply for a fully paid immersive 3-week flight training inspiration.  High school students (ages 16-18) learn to fly, explore pathways for careers in aviation. Application is open from Sept. 1 – Oct. 15.