While some students are looking to go to a traditional college after high school, other students choose to attend a trade school. If you are studying in fields related to automotive, construction, HVAC, plumbing, or other trades, there are scholarships for you!

Carl Tapp Technician Scholarship
Sponsor: Arkansas Association Trucking
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to Arkansas high school seniors. Applicant must be planning to enter a two semester diesel program from a school in the state of Arkansas.

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Sponsor: IBTTA Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate college students who have completed at least two full semester of undergraduate coursework at the time of application and who are pursing a degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, Public Policy or Public Administration, Structural Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Management, Marketing, Communications, or Operations Management.

ABA Foundation Diversity Scholarships
Sponsor: American Bus Association Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to traditionally underrepresented students who have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university. Applicant must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry and applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Soprema Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Soprema
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a similar field.

Work Ethic Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Mike Rowe Works Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to plumbers, carpenters, electricians, welders, auto-technicians, and anyone getting trained for skilled jobs that are in demand.