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’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
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:
LIMITED TIME = Summer Season Scholarships!
*All scholarships can be applied to all programs
Second Chance Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria:
- Previously attended and reenroll to continue attending the same program with an expected start date in June or July, 2024
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Complete a Scholarship Request Form below:
- Write an essay explaining what would be different if given the chance to come back and complete the program
- Have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance
The Second Chance Scholarship can award up to $1,500 towards your tuition!
To view all details and apply, please click here to be taken to the form.
Reclaim Your Dream Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria:
- 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 June or July 2024
- Re-enroll after May 23, 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)
- Complete the Scholarship Request Form below:
The Reclaim Your Dream Scholarship can award up to $2,000 towards your tuition!
To view all details and apply, please click here to be taken to the form.
The Driven Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria:
- Enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment
- Enroll after May 23, 2024, with a start date in June or July of 2024
- Successfully graduate from the program
- 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)
- Complete a Scholarship Request form below
- Have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance and maintain an 80% overall attendance rate
- Graduate with a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
The Driven Scholarship can award up to $2,000 towards your tuition!
To view all details and apply, please click here to be taken to the form.
Relocation Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria:
- Enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment
- Enroll after May 23rd, and enroll for an eligible educational program with a start date in June or July, 2024
- Be relocating more than 100 miles, based on address presented on enrollment agreement, solely to attend school
- Be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident
- Complete a Scholarship Request Form below
- Provide a brief essay stating educational objectives, career goals, and how this scholarship will help you reach your goals
- Have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance
- Complete the Tuition Planning process within 5 calendar days of enrollment
Relocation Scholarship can award up to $900 towards your tuition!
To view all details and apply, please click here to be taken to the form.
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 and electrician training.
- 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
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
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You Can Count on Us for Scholarship Support
Our Student Financial Services representatives are here to support you through the process of finding, applying for and using scholarships to fund your training investment. Whether you need guidance when filling out the application or enrollment verification letters, we’re here to serve you. Call or request more info.