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Scholarships
SkillsUSA has a multitude of scholarship opportunities for its student members thanks to the gracious involvement of many different business and industry partners. Some of these are industry-specific while others are not. Be sure to apply early, fulfill requirements, and use your experiences in SkillsUSA to help you down your path.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
NLSC SCHOLARSHIPS
USE THE KEY BELOW FOR THE TYPES OF SUPPORT PROVIDED BY EACH SCHOLARSHIP
Larry Rash Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
Friday, April 17, 2026 2:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
- a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
- an 11th grader, 12th grader, or current college/post-secondary student
- enrolled in an architectural drafting program, or closely-related field
- planning to continue architectural drafting training at a college, certificate program, or apprenticeship in the 2026-2027 academic year, or the academic term immediately following high school graduation.
Fine Homebuilding KeepCraftAlive Scholarship
$2,500
Friday, April 17, 2026 2:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
- a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
- an 11th grader, 12th grader, or current college/post-secondary student
- enrolled in a homebuilding-related pathway (such as plumbing, HVAC-R, carpentry, cabinetmaking, residential electric wiring, etc.)
- plan to continue study of a homebuilding trade at the postsecondary level in the 2026-2027 academic year, or the academic term immediately following high school graduation
Marsha Daves Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Friday, April 17, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
- a current SkillsUSA state officer
- a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
- a 12th grader or current college/post-secondary student
- a reference letter from the SkillsUSA Advisor
- a reference letter from the SkillsUSA State Director
Hyundai NLSC Travel Grant
Up to $1,500
Friday, April 24, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a current SkillsUSA member
- Be registered to compete in the designated competitions
Auto Service Technology
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Demonstrate financial need through a 300-word essay
Immersive Experience: Construction NLSC Travel Grant
Up to $1,120
Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:59 AM
Who Can Apply:
High School SkillsUSA Student Members
College/Postsecondary SkillsUSA Student Member
Program Enrollment Requirements:
Building Trades & Renovations
Carpentry
Electrical
HVACR
Plumbing
Important
Participants may NOT be registered competitors or conference delegates.
National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) Scholarship
$2,500
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
a high school senior or a current or enrolling college/ postsecondary student expecting a tuition bill or documented direct educational costs for the Fall 2026 academic term (tools, PPE, on-campus or housing bill).
continuing their education/training in a transportation pathway:
Automotive Repair
Auto Service Technology
Collision Repair
Diesel Repair
Motorsports Technician
plan to continue study of transportation trade at the postsecondary level in the 2026-2027 academic year
WD-40 Scholarship
$1,500
Friday, April 17, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
- a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
- 12th grader, or current college/post-secondary student
- enrolled in CNC, HVAC, Electrical Construction Wiring/Welding/Auto Service technology, or other Transportation Distribution and Logistics
- plan to continue study of trade at the postsecondary level in the 2025-2026 academic year, or the academic term immediately following high school graduation
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute The Clifford H. Ted Rees Jr. Scholarship
$2,500
Friday, April 17, 2026 2:59 AM
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:
- a registered member of a SkillsUSA chapter
- an 11th grader, 12th grader, or current college/post-secondary student
- a current HVAC-R student
- plan to continue HVAC-R training at a college, certificate program, or apprenticeship in the 2026-2027 academic year, or the academic term immediately following high school graduation
Ford Philanthropy NLSC Travel Grant
Up to $1,500
Friday, April 24, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible to apply for the Ford Philanthropy NSLC Travel Grant
SkillsUSA member for 2025-2026.
Eligible to compete on behalf of your state in the SkillsUSA 2026 NLSC.
Able to demonstrate financial need through online essay submission.
Registered to compete in the following contests at the 2026 NLSC.
Additive manufacturing
Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Auto Service Technology
CNC 2- Axis Turning Programmer
CNC 3- Axis Milling Programmer
CNC 5 – Axis Milling Programmer
CNC Programmer
Collision Damage Appraisal
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology-Design
Industrial Motor Control
Mechatronics
Power Equipment Technology
Robotics and Automation Technology
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools NLSC Travel Grant
Up to $1,500
Friday, April 24, 2026 1:59 AM
To be eligible to apply for the SkillsUSA-Harbor Freight #ToolsforSchools Scholars you must be:.
Member of SkillsUSA chapters at public high schools in the United States.
Eligible to compete on behalf of their state in the SkillsUSA 2026 NLSC.
Registered to compete in the following contests at the 2026 NLSC.
Additive Manufacturing
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Automotive Refinishing Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Cabinetmaking
Carpentry
CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
CNC 5-Axis Milling Programmer
CNC Programmer
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Electrical Construction Wiring
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Industrial Motor Control
Internet of Things Smart Home
Marine Service Technology
Masonry
Mechatronics
Mobile Electronics Installation
Motorcycle Service Technology
Plumbing
Power Equipment Technology
Sheet Metal
TeamWorks
Welding
Welding Fabrication
Welding Sculpture
Leverage Scholarship
Up to $1,300
Friday, May 15, 2026 11:59 PM
• Upload proof that student is a current state officer
• Letter of Recommendation from State Director
• Letter of Recommendation from SkillsUSA Advisor
• Student Resume
• Bulleted list of student leadership development experiences
• Student Essay