3M Skilled Trade Scholarship for Underrepresented Groups - Spring 2026 Scholarship
With a focus on promoting equity and access to high-demand fields, this scholarship is open to students studying programs such as welding, electrical work, HVAC, manufacturing, mechatronics, renewable energy, and construction. Recipients will be selected based on their commitment to pursuing a career in the skilled trades, academic performance, and their potential to contribute to the workforce in innovative and impactful ways.
Application Window: July 1 - November 1, 2025
Additional: Essay required.
Award: $2,500
AAAE Foundation
Partial list of scholarships offered:
- The Oris W. Dunham, Jr. & Sylvia M. Dunham Scholarship
- Aviation Management Scholarship
- Women in Aviation Scholarship
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship
Application deadline: mid-March each year, see website for exact dates
Award: various amounts
Alliance Automotive Service Providers
Application deadline: March 31, 2026
For: students enrolled in post-secondary automotive (service or collision repair) programs.
Award: $500 – $2,500
Alworth Scholarships
For Minnesota students dedicated to making a difference in the mathematics, science, engineering and medical fields.
Application Window: Feb. 1 to March 15
Award: $12,000 scholarship – $6,000 to use in each of their final two years of schooling at a four-year university.
APWA-MN (MN Chapter of American Public Works Association)
Application deadline: late May each year, see website for exact dates
For: technical college/school students going into 2nd year level (or higher) and enrolled in a public works-related degree program (see list at site).
Award: One scholarship at $5,000 and two scholarships at $2,500 each
Aspiring Legacy Scholarship
For: students from all backgrounds who are passionate about wealth creation and committed to making a difference through their wealth.
Application Deadlines: August 31, 2025 and January 15, 2026
Award: $2,500
Bold.org
Dozens of applications in various categories with various deadline dates
For: women, high school seniors, graduate students, merit-based, nursing students, Hispanic students, etc.
Exclusive Trade School Scholarships with 2025 deadlines
66 trade specific scholarships with varying amounts and deadline dates
Award: various amounts
Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship
The Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Fund helps students from Douglas County pursue careers in firefighting, and especially at the Superior Fire Department. Must be attending Lake superior College and field of study must be Firefighting.
Application Window: December 1, 2025 – February 24, 2026
Award: $3,000 for up to two years ($6,000 total)
Dr. Jerry Church Community Health or Founders Fund Scholarship
Applicants must pursue a degree in the health field.
For residents of Lake County, Minnesota, graduates of a Lake, Cook or St. Louis County High School who are seeking a career in rural health care
Application deadline: April 15th of each year
Award: $1,000 scholarship, granted in two $500 annual gifts
Emberg Scholarship
Application Window: March 4, 2026 to April 20, 2026
For: students enrolled in programs leading to a career in regional industries i.e. Forestry or Aircraft Maintenance
Award: varies from year to year
Essentia Health Hospital-Duluth Auxiliary
For students obtaining a diploma or associate degree in healthcare programs
Application Window: January 15th – March 1st
Award: $1,500
Essentia Health Hospital-Superior Auxiliary
For students pursuing healthcare careers 2nd year or higher; resident of Douglas County
Application Window: January 15th – March 1st
Award: $500-$1,000
Fastweb.com
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make college and trade school more affordable.
Award: various amounts
Florin|Roebig 2026 Scholarship Essay Contest
Florin | Roebig, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in personal injury, civil rights, and employment law, is offering its Annual Scholarship Essay Contest. The program invites students to explore current social and legal issues while supporting their educational goals.
For 2026, the essay topic is “Equal Voting Rights During Midterm Elections.”A total of $1,500 in scholarships will be awarded to three students. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old and enrolled full-time at a U.S. secondary or post-secondary institution.
Award: $750, $500, $250
Ford Auto Tech Scholarship
For: individuals pursuing a degree or certificate in automotive technology and who also demonstrates financial need. Must be enrolled on a post-secondary school at time of application.
Deadline: ongoing
Award: $5,000
HW Part Store Scholarship
For students enrolled or that are planning to enroll in agricultural sciences at accredited colleges or universities
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Award: $1,000
Jack Moon Scholarship
The Jack Moon Scholarship Trust is providing scholarships for deserving students. The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization is the facilitator of the scholarship fund.
Applicants Must:
- Be graduates of a public high school within St. Louis County, Lake County, Carlton County, Aitkin County, or Itasca County, Minnesota.
- Demonstrate good character and academic ability and readiness.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be enrolled full time or part time in an accredited vocational or trade school in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Michigan in a qualified vocational or trade program.
Additional Considerations:
- Preference will be given to graduates of Denfeld High School.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Academic ability
- Financial need
- Essay
- Statement of extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, community service, employment, etc.)
Scholarship Window runs from Mid-January to Mid-March each year.
Award: varies from year to year
Mann Lake Ltd.
One-time grant of $1,000 to a university student studying in the field of: apiology, agriculture, environmental sciences, or other related studies.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Additional: Essay required
Award: $1,000
MBLExGuide Massage Therapy Scholarship
This scholarship is available to any massage student currently enrolled in an approved entry-level massage therapy training school or program in the US, and who is working towards taking the FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) to become a professional massage therapist. One winner will be selected and awarded the $1,000 scholarship.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Extras: essay is required
Award: $1,000
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
For all academic classifications for students enrolled in a U.S. community college who are pursuing a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or cyber-adjacent degrees such as information technology, computer science, data systems, etc.
Deadline: ongoing
Award: up to $500
Northwoods Credit Union Scholarship
For: members of Northwoods Credit Union, Cloquet, MN. Submit transcripts and video essay.
Application deadline: November 1 - December 31, 2025
Award: $2,000
Real Voices Essay Coaching Award
The 2026 Real Voices Essay Coaching Award will open on April 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.
The Real Voices Essay Coaching Award provides five hours of free college application essay coaching. The award is open to:
- High school seniors applying to four-year colleges for Fall 2027 admission
- Community college students applying to transfer to a four-year university for Fall 2027 admission
Note: The award is not money, it is 5 hours of personalized college essay coaching via Zoom
Award: $1,500 in professional coaching services
SFM Foundation Scholarship
For: students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Award: up to $15,000 for up to five years
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
The Sports Gear Swag scholarship offers a one-time prize of $1,000, which can cover various education-related costs such as tuition, books, computers, accommodation, and other necessary expenses. There are no GPA requirements and no application forms. It's our way of giving back and supporting individuals who want to pursue their dreams through education.
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Additional: Essay required
Award: $1,000
Victory Fund
For: students pursuing a career in Healthcare; for graduates of Lake, Cook, or St. Louis County high schools; accepted to RN Nursing programs at: College of St. Scholastics, UM-Duluth, or Lake Superior College
Proposals are accepted and awarded twice a year on the following schedule:
- Submit by January 31st; Reviewed the 4th Tuesday of February
- Submit by July 31st; Reviewed the 4th Tuesday of August
Award: $1,000
Wordtips Scholarships
Wordtips is a resource/directory of other "how to find scholarships" websites and links to multiple other scholarships available now.
Award: various
