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Scholarships for Vocational 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!
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:
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- 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
Limited Time Scholarships!
Learn about the limited time scholarships we have available for our upcoming September class dates, and a special announcement: Enroll and start prior to September 20th, 2024, and take advantage of no in-school payments!*
*Eligibility for scholarships and no in-school payments vary by program. Talk to your student finance representative for more details and see if you qualify.
Spark Your Future
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enroll in the Professional Welder or Welding Specialist programs at any of the StrataTech Education Group schools after 7/29/2024 with an expected start date in September 2024;
- apply for all applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application process;
- complete a Spark Your Future Scholarship Request Form (Below);
- have no lapse in proper registration; and
- maintain all aspects of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
The Spark Your Future Scholarship can award up to $3,000 towards your tuition!
To view all details and apply, please click here to be taken to the form.
Second Chance
Eligibility Criteria:
- Previously attended and re-enroll to continue attending the same program with an expected start date in August or September, 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; and
- 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
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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, July, August or September 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); and
- complete a 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
Eligibility Criteria:
- Enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment;
- enroll after July 15, 2024, with a start date in August or September 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; and 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
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, July, August or September 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; and
- complete the Tuition Planning process within 5 calendar days of enrollment.
The 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.
Freedom
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a 2024 High School Graduate;
- be enrolled in a program with an expected start date beyond September 30, 2024, as of July 15th, 2024, but move to an earlier start date in August or September 2024 to reach their education goals sooner;
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application process;
- complete a Scholarship Request Form; and
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance.
The Freedom 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.
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.
- 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
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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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
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.
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/
