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Scholarships for Trade School Students
Learn more about what scholarships exist for attending a trade school and how you might qualify for one. Start the process of applying for a scholarship today! Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Scholarships Defined
A scholarship is funding to help pay for your investment in vocational training. Thousands of scholarships exist, and there are just as many types of organizations offering them as reasons you could qualify for one.
Scholarships can come from religious groups, social and professional organizations, employers, schools, private companies, individuals, communities, and nonprofits.
There are two types of scholarships:
- Merit-based
- Need-based
You might be eligible for a merit-based scholarship if you had good grades in high school, did well on a sports team, or have specific talents or traits. Some scholarships are even available for students preparing for vocational careers.ii, iii
RSI Scholarship Requirements:
- You’ll need to meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training before applying for a scholarship.
- Changing your training start date could result in the loss of your scholarship.
- Students are placed in classes and programs based on availability. If you are awarded a scholarship while enrolled in certain classes and programs, you cannot transfer that award.iv
NEW Scholarships Extended to January Program Starts:
A few of our newest scholarships introduced in December have been extended into the new year! Looking for a new year’s resolution that could change your life – this is your chance to enroll at The Refrigeration School!
See if you are eligible for any of the scholarships below – There’s could be something for you!
2025 will be here before we know it, and this is YOUR year to take control of your life, and work towards a better career! The Refrigeration School is offering a new, exciting opportunity for students who enroll next month in any of our training programs. Start 2025 on a high note with training towards a better career!
Complete your New Year’s Resolution with the New Year, New Career Scholarship!
To be eligible for the $2,000 scholarship, students must:
- enroll in any full program greater than 25 weeks in length, after November 7th, 2024, with an expected start date in January 2024;
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- apply for all applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application process;
- complete a Scholarship Request Form;
- provide a brief essay that summarizes what you are going to do different in starting a new career and how will it change your life for the better in 2025.
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance.
We understand that life can sometimes disrupt our best-laid plans. If your enrollment was cancelled and you’re looking to reclaim your dream, we have great news for you. You may qualify for a scholarship, designed to help you pick up where you left off and achieve your educational goals.
The Reclaim your Dream Scholarship was designed to do just that!
To be awarded the $2,000 scholarship, students must:
- have previously enrolled, did not start, and has decided to continue toward achieving their dream by enrolling into an eligible StrataTech Education Group program starting in January 2024;
- re-enroll after November 20, 2024;
- enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment and not be a prior TWS/RSI Graduate;
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- complete the Tuition Planning process within 5 calendar days of enrollment;
- apply for and accept any applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid (other than PLUS);
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance and maintain an 80% overall attendance rate and graduate with a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); and
- complete a Scholarship Request Form Here
Match Scholarships to Your Vocational Training Focus
Did you know you might qualify for a scholarship just for training to become a welder, HVAC/R technician or electrician? Scholarships are also available to help military members, veterans and their families with the transition from service to vocational school.
- Welding Scholarships – Scholarships for welding and pipefitting training programs.
- HVAC/R Scholarships – Scholarships for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration training programs.
- Electrical Scholarships – Scholarships for electrical applications.
- General Trade School Scholarships – Scholarships for skilled trades training.
- Military Scholarships – Scholarships for military members, veterans and their families for vocational training
Scholarship Help for Students
Frequently Asked Scholarship Questions Answered
Some scholarship awards are a few hundred dollars and others cover the total cost of tuition.
You can research scholarships online or at a public library. Check with local community organizations, churches, and businesses. Many online sites can help as well. Remember: NEVER pay to apply for a scholarship. Information on scholarships is also available at RSI’s Financial Aid Department. Call us at 855-596-1499.
Deadlines vary with the scholarship. Getting an early start on your scholarship search and applications is a good idea because some deadlines can be as early as a year before school starts.
The first step is filling out the application completely and turning it in on time. Application requirements vary, so be sure to read them carefully. Our Student Financial Services representatives can help you with the forms and provide enrollment verification letters as needed.
Either is possible. You may receive a check for the full award amount, or the scholarship provider may send the money to your school to apply to tuition and fees. Check with the scholarship provider.
Yes. A scholarship is considered a form of financial aid. When all the aid you receive is added up, it cannot total more than your cost of attending RSI. Make sure to let one of our Student Financial Services representatives know if you are awarded a scholarship.
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Scholarship Information Sources
How to Locate Scholarships
- The U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE Scholarship Finder
- Fastweb
- Student Scholarship Search
- Salie Mae
Scholarship Resource Tools
- Federal Grant and Scholarship Programs
- State Grant Agencies
- How to Avoid Scholarship Scams: Click Here
We’re Here to Help
Our Student Financial Services representatives are standing by to answer any questions you have about finding funding for your investment in vocational school. We’ll help you through the financial aid process and create a tuition plan to make sure your training is funded by the time school starts.
Additional Sources
ii https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/vocationalscholarships/
iii https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
iv https://www.rsi.edu/tuition-planning/financial-aid/scholarships/
