Trades Students Get $100,000 in Scholarships

Applicants pursuing technical training can apply for awards of $3,000 to $5,000 before the Nov. 10 deadline.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Scholarships

Trades Students Get $100,000 in Scholarships

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Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation announced $100,000 in scholarships for technical education and training nationwide, with applications for the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program closing Nov. 10.

Why it matters

For students weighing trade and technical programs, the awards offer direct funding for training that can lead to employment. The program is in its fourth year and has already provided more than $300,000 in funding from Schneider Electric.

Scholarships are awarded at $3,000 each, with some reaching $5,000, and applications for the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program close Nov. 10. The program targets technical education and training, and the average applicant is 26 years old.

The players

Schneider Electric

A Paris-based provider of building electrification tools that co-funds the Skilled Scholarship Program.

Skilled Nation

An Atlanta-based nonprofit that administers the scholarships and has issued more than 3,000 awards since 2021.

The details

Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation award the scholarships together through a partnership between the Paris-based electrification company and the Atlanta-based nonprofit. Skilled Nation receives roughly 1,500 applications a month and has issued more than 3,000 scholarships since 2021. Awards are typically $3,000, with some reaching $5,000, and funds support technical education and training for applicants nationwide.

Since 2021: Skilled Nation begins issuing scholarships.
October 2026: Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation announce the $100,000 in scholarships.
Nov. 10, 2026: Applications for the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program close.

Education Landscape

This announcement adds corporate-funded trades aid to a scholarship market where private employer partnerships increasingly fill gaps left by public grant programs. Skilled Nation's reported completion and employment rates offer one benchmark for how such programs perform over time.

If you are considering a technical or trades program, the Nov. 10 application deadline is the key date to note. Ask the school's financial-aid office whether the scholarship can be combined with other aid you may receive.

The takeaway

Corporate partnerships are funding a growing share of trades training, so students in technical fields should check employer-sponsored scholarships alongside traditional aid. Note the Nov. 10 deadline for this program and confirm eligibility details directly with Skilled Nation.