Who Can Apply:
- Trade schools are often overlooked by young students, but they offer incredible opportunities to create a stable and lucrative career.
- Trade schools can equip students with the practical skills and financial support necessary to build their own futures and actively contribute to the economic and social uplift of their local communities. However, there are many immediate upfront costs that can serve as a barrier to entry for prospective students. From the costs of essential equipment and tools to the fees associated with applications and licensing to the expenses of transportation, there are many financial burdens that come with furthering one’s education.
- This scholarship aims to empower low-income, first-generation students to finish high school and pursue high-demand trade careers.
- Any high school senior or high school graduate in the Greater Los Angeles Region in California, who is a low-income, first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to pursue trade school (HVAC, plumbing, electric, automotive repair, etc.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself, your family, your story, what trade you’re interested in, and why you chose this path.
Deadline: March 17, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/DCs-opportunity-grant/