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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

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.

Limited Time: Heating, Cooling & Electrical Scholarship

We’re excited to introduce a new scholarship opportunity available exclusively to incoming students beginning their training in May 2025. This scholarship is designed to support those enrolling in the Refrigeration Technologies, Electro-Mechanical Technologies, or Electrical Applications programs at The Refrigeration School. With awards of up to $2,000 based on financial need, this scholarship aims to ease the path toward a hands-on technical education and help students stay focused on their career goals. Full eligibility guidelines and application details are provided below:

Awarding Process and Rules

  • Students who first enroll in the Refrigeration Technologies, Electrical Applications, or Electro-Mechanical Technologies program at StrataTech Education Group school (TWS/RSI) after 4/21/2025, with an expected start date in May 2025, with a remaining enrollment time to complete new program of at least 5 months (20 weeks).
  • Students must apply for and accept all available agency, state, and/or federal student aid before requesting consideration for this scholarship program.
  • Each student must complete a Scholarship Request Form and write a brief essay stating their educational objectives, career goals, and how this scholarship will help them reach their goals.
  • Scholarships are based on demonstrated need as identified through the financial aid application process.
  • Only one award will be given per student.
  • Scholarships will be applied to a student’s account throughout the entire 1st AY of their program and will not exceed $2,000.
  • Scholarships are based on the enrolled student’s start date. If a student changes their start date or shift, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable or renewable.
  • Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Termination from training may result in the loss of this scholarship.

Click here to view the scholarship request form

Special Scholarship for Pinal County Residents

The Skilled Workforce Program through United Way offers residents of Pinal County an opportunity to receive benefits from attending trade school programs like the our programs offered here at The Refrigeration School! United Way’s mission is to help vitalize and improve the individuals, families and business of Pinal County as whole by helping to provide financial stability to its residents.

If you’re interested in learning more and applying click here!

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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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.
 

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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/

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