APPLY | TRADESTRONG

2026 - 2027

Scholarship Application Window
OPENS 11/1

ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

(2026 GRADUATES WILL BE CONSIDERED)

Amount: $3000

CRITERIA:

Current High School Senior (2026 Graduates will be considered.)

GPA 2.2+ (Transcripts Required)

Pursuing a Career in an Approved Construction-Related Trade

Plans to Attend a Vetted Trade School/Program

Great Work Ethic

Letter(s) of Reference

DEADLINE: 2027 Application Window Closes March 26

Your submission has been received. Good luck!

Contact Information

First name

Last name

Mailing Address:

Incomplete information may result in delayed receipt of funds.

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Enter 10-digit phone number, no special characters.

(Use of school email addresses cuts off important post-graduation communications.)

Parent Name

Parent Phone

Enter 10-digit phone number, no special characters.

Parent Email

High School

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

CTE/Other Instructor Name

CTE/Other Instructor Phone

Enter 10-digit phone number, no special characters.

CTE/Other Instructor Email

Academic Counselor Name

Academic Counselor Phone

Enter 10-digit phone number, no special characters.

Academic Counselor Email

Eligibility

Graduation Year

Must be a current high school senior. (Recent graduates will be considered.)

Current GPA

Must be 2.2 or above at time of graduation.

Questionnaire:

Must provide complete answers to all questions in order to be considered.

Why are you interested in the construction trades?

What construction trade/trades are you most interested in?

What trade school do you plan to attend, and in which program(s) do you intend to enroll?

(Please refer to https://www.tradestrong.us/trades-programs for currently supported construction-related trades.)

What has been your favorite class in school and why is it your favorite?

What type of construction job do you aspire to get with your training?

What is the hardest project or task that you have undertaken?

What is your employment or internship history? (Please provide employer name, type of job and length of employment.)

Please list any pertinent high school, community, and/or private activities, and awards or recognition received.

Please tell us why you believe that you are a worthy candidate for this scholarship.

Other

How did you hear about TRADESTRONG?

*If you answered "other", please tell us where you heard about us.

Please let us know if you have any suggestions that might help us connect with and inspire more students.

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