Scholarships, apprenticeships and free or low-cost training, starting in New England and adding states one by one, with a source link and last-checked date on every listing.
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National: scholarships, apprenticeships and free training
Federal and nationwide programs open to residents of any state. 9 listings, each with its source and last-verified date (Oct 17, 2026). Types here: Apprenticeship, Federal aid, Funding help, Scholarship.
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Scholarship for people enrolling in approved skilled-trade training. The 2026 window runs Feb 23 to Oct 31, 2026 with four decision rounds. Application steps listed by the foundation: enroll in an approved program, sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, answer four questions, make a video, have two references, verify school costs and provide a transcript.
Who it is for (as stated)
People entering approved skilled trade programs (see the foundation's page for the current program list and rules).
Cost or award (as stated)
Varies (not a fixed amount)
Deadline or timing
Final 2026 deadline: October 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (decisions announced in December). Earlier rounds closed Apr 30, Jun 30 and Aug 30.
Source:https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/ Last verified: . Read on the program's own or a government/college page. Confirm with the provider before applying.
SkillPointe Foundation (Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro routes applicants here)
One-time $1,000 grants for people in skilled-trades training that does not require a four-year degree (construction, energy, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and others). Applicants stay eligible until they finish training. The Home Depot Foundation's page says its Path to Pro scholarship is open to anyone pursuing skilled trades training, accepted year-round and approved quarterly. SkillPointe also offers a Universal Application that checks your eligibility for its other scholarships.
Who it is for (as stated)
Anyone in skilled-trades training in any U.S. state, per the Perry Technical Institute listing of the program; SkillPointe's list gives details for each scholarship.
Cost or award (as stated)
$1,000 one-time grant (as stated on the third-party listing)
Deadline or timing
Quarterly dates listed by SkillPointe: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31. Next: December 31, 2026.
Source:https://www.skillpointefoundation.org/es/scholarship-list Last verified: . Official SkillPointe list page (Spanish version) plus Home Depot's page; the $1,000 amount was read on a school's listing of the scholarship (Perry Technical Institute), not SkillPointe's own English page, which could not be loaded. Confirm with the provider before applying.
SkillPointe Foundation for Stanley Black & Decker / DEWALT
$5,000 one-time scholarships for students in U.S. or Canadian skilled-trades programs (construction, electrical, HVAC and related fields). The 2025-26 cycle opened Nov 4, 2025 and closed Feb 28, 2026; the page offers an Interest List for the next window.
Who it is for (as stated)
Enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary skilled-trades program; service-industry programs such as healthcare, culinary and cosmetology are not eligible; one-time award (as stated).
Cost or award (as stated)
$5,000 (as stated)
Deadline or timing
2026 cycle closed February 28, 2026. Last cycle's window opened in early November; watch for the next one.
Locate your nearest American Job Center for free career counseling, job-search help and training referrals. Counselors can tell you whether WIOA training funds (often an Individual Training Account for programs on your state's approved list) fit your situation.
Who it is for (as stated)
Open to the public; training funds depend on WIOA eligibility.
Search open apprenticeship job opportunities nationwide by occupation and location, and a Partner Finder to learn when programs are accepting applications. Results are tagged as Registered Occupation or Registered Partner.
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship
Registered apprenticeship programs are registered and overseen either by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or by a recognized State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA), depending on the state. Apprenticeship.gov lists recognized SAAs for: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. It lists OA field-office states including Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming (California appears on both lists). A separate State Offices page gives contacts for each state's apprenticeship office.
Who it is for (as stated)
Anyone looking for the right state office; each program sets its own entry requirements.
Cost or award (as stated)
Free to look up
Deadline or timing
Not applicable.
Note: The OA/SAA lists are copied as published on the page on the retrieval date and can change; the federal help line shown on Apprenticeship.gov is 1-877-US-2JOBS.
Federal grant that generally does not have to be repaid. Federal Student Aid says any undergraduate student, regardless of age, who has not earned a bachelor's, graduate or professional degree may be eligible if they have financial need. For the 2026-27 award year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) the maximum award is $7,395 and the minimum is $740, per the Department's published notice; the actual award depends on your FAFSA results, family size, school cost and enrollment. The 2026-27 FSA Handbook says that starting July 1, 2026 students in an eligible workforce program may qualify even if they already hold a bachelor's degree. Lifetime Pell eligibility is limited to 12 semesters or the equivalent.
Who it is for (as stated)
Undergraduate students with financial need who meet FAFSA rules; see the Federal Student Aid pages for exceptions.
Cost or award (as stated)
Up to $7,395 for 2026-27 (as stated); minimum $740
Deadline or timing
Complete the FAFSA for each award year; see studentaid.gov for the current deadlines.
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Federal workforce program delivered through American Job Centers that offers job-search assistance and training opportunities. The Department says Job Center staff must give priority for individualized career services and training funded with Adult funds to recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals and people who are basic-skills deficient, and that veterans receive priority of service in all DOL-funded employment programs. Federal rules describe training paid through Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) at providers on a state's eligible training provider list. Adults must be 18 or older for career services; services and eligibility vary by state and local area.
Who it is for (as stated)
Adults 18+; training eligibility and priority rules apply (see the DOL page and your local Job Center).
Cost or award (as stated)
Services free; training funds only if approved (as described)
Deadline or timing
Ongoing; contact your local American Job Center before enrolling in training.
Note: Call 1-877-US-2JOBS (as published by the Department) or use the CareerOneStop American Job Center finder.
Beginning July 1, 2026, students can receive a Workforce Pell Grant for an eligible short-term program of 150-599 clock hours lasting at least 8 but fewer than 15 weeks. Students must meet normal Pell eligibility including financial need and attend a program approved by the state governor and the Secretary of Education. Ask the school whether a specific program is approved before counting on it.
Who it is for (as stated)
Pell-eligible students in approved short-term programs.
Cost or award (as stated)
Federal grant; amount depends on Pell rules
Deadline or timing
Ongoing; file the FAFSA and ask the school which programs qualify.