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A Texas nonprofit founded by two friends has awarded nearly 100 scholarships to students pursuing welding, plumbing, electrical work, and other skilled trades. Jack of Hearts is now seeking community support to expand its mission as costs rise alongside growing demand.
The Lake Trust Foundation is handing out scholarships worth up to $7,500 for students entering skilled trades like nursing, welding, and HVAC. Applications close April 12, with five total scholarships available this year.
Starting in 2026, students pursuing welding, diesel mechanics, and other agricultural trades can now access dedicated scholarship funding through the Angus Foundation's new Vo-Tech program. The move recognizes that skilled trades are just as vital to agriculture's future as traditional four-year degrees.
The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.
A cherry-red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air powered by hydrogen just sold for $100,000 at auction, with every penny going to students pursuing skilled trades careers. The winning bidder even raised his own final bid from $80,000 to maximize the scholarship impact.
Four Northern California high schoolers just earned scholarships to launch careers building the future. The Humboldt Builders Exchange is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
The Humboldt Builders Exchange awarded $16,000 total to four local high school graduates pursuing careers in welding, heavy equipment operation, and construction management. The program received 24 applications this year, so many strong candidates that organizers increased awards from three to four students.
A new scholarship at Bay College will help future skilled trades students pursue their dreams, honoring a Detroit police officer turned Upper Peninsula entrepreneur who believed deeply in hard work. The Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship launches in 2027.
A North Hills graduate who spent two decades working his way up from restaurant dishwasher to successful Realtor is now funding scholarships for students pursuing vocational education. Chads Mullinary will donate proceeds from every home sale in his district to help kids who need a hand.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is awarding $29,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in dairy and skilled trades. Applications are open until February 20, with awards presented in April.
A high school senior who once found golf "too boring" just earned a full-ride scholarship worth $125,000 by working as a caddie. Her journey from the soccer field to the fairway proves it's never too late to discover your path.
The Tucker Community Foundation is now accepting applications for over 45 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each, including two brand new funds for trade school students. Last year, they awarded $133,000 to help students across 10 counties pursue their dreams.
A Michigan marine trades school just turned a $5,000 donation into a $10,000 opportunity for future boat technicians. The matching gift challenge honors a boating legacy while growing scholarships for years to come.
Fifty-six graduating seniors from Marshfield High School just received over half a million dollars in scholarships from their own community. The scholarships include renewable awards up to $90,000 and support both college and trade school dreams.
After eight years of negotiations, the European Union and Australia have signed a historic free trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on nearly all goods and opens new markets worth billions. The deal comes as Western nations seek to diversify trade partners and secure access to critical minerals.
A small Indiana town just handed out nearly $130,000 in scholarships to 86 high school seniors, proving that when communities invest in their kids, everyone wins. The Westfield Education Foundation celebrated its 40th year of opening doors for graduates heading into everything from engineering to the skilled trades.
Students in San Benito County can now apply for over 25 scholarships to help fund their college or trade school dreams. The Community Foundation's 2026 program supports everything from nursing to fine arts, with applications due March 15.
A century-old Maine organization is giving coastal students another shot at higher education without crushing debt. Applications just opened for scholarships covering everything from trade schools to four-year colleges.
A southern Illinois nonprofit just opened applications for scholarships up to $5,000 that help low-income students pursue college and trade school dreams. The program already transformed one recipient into a substance abuse counselor.
SAFE Credit Union is giving $25,000 to ten Northern California students pursuing their education dreams, whether at community college, trade school, or university. The program has now awarded over $225,000 to students across 13 counties in nearly 25 years.
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