DeWalt Trades Scholarship

Students with a GPA of 2.0 or better majoring in a degree or certificate which aligns with the Maker goals ( trade construction, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate) are eligible.

Applicants of the DEWALT Trades Scholarship award must:

  • Be high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
  • Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
  • Majoring in a degree/certificate which aligns with the Maker goals ( trade construction,
    motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate) which includes but are not
    limited to the following fields:
  • Automotive Technology
  • Aviation Technology
  • Carpentry
  • Construction
  • Diesel Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Fire Science
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • HVAC
  • Machinery
  • Manufacturing
  • Pipefitting
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Have or had a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Individuals pursuing degrees/certificates in service industries such as culinary arts, cosmetology, or hospitality are ineligble.

Employees of and dependent children of Stanley Black & Decker employees and its affiliates are ineligible.

Only the first 1000 applications submitted will be considered for scholarship evaluation.

Scholarship Details

Award amount:$10,000
# Awarded:varies
Years renewable:0
Granted by:DeWalt
Application due:01/16/25
Award date:
Additional details:https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade/

Restrictions

Available to:
  • HS Senior
  • Tech / Community College Yr 1
  • Tech / Community College Yr 2
  • 2 Year College Year 1
  • 2 Year College Year 2
Min. GPA:2.00
College type:
  • Technical / Community College
  • Junior College (2-Year College)
Major in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fire Science
Financial need considered