One of the benefits of SkillsUSA membership is the opportunity to apply for scholarships available only to SkillsUSA members. Additionally, multiple scholarships were awarded to offset the cost of attending SkillsUSA events such as the National Leadership & Skills Conference and the Washington Leadership and Training Institute.
Please note that scholarship and grant opportunities can be added at anytime. SkillsUSA members are encouraged to monitor this page to access scholarship applications and review updates!
A big thanks to all the generous sponsors who provide these unique scholarship opportunities to our SkillsUSA members!
For scholarship questions, please contact Amy Bridgeman abridgeman@skillsusa.org.
The Arconic Foundation, in partnership with SkillsUSA, is offering 15 chapter grants to strengthen SkillsUSA programs focused on manufacturing in eligible Arconic Foundation communities.
Selected chapters will receive a $7,500 grant to strengthen and expand manufacturing programs and SkillsUSA participation. Grant funds may be used to:
Grant Requirements
Grant recipients will be required to report how funds were used and the impact of the grant. Reporting may include progress related to student recruitment, program or chapter growth, SkillsUSA competition participation, new or improved equipment, and educational materials purchased.
All grant funds must be spent by January 8, 2027. Recipients must submit a final report documenting grant expenditures and progress toward the outcomes identified in their application.
Eligibility
Arconic Foundation Chapter Grants are available to eligible SkillsUSA manufacturing programs located within communities identified by the Arconic Foundation and SkillsUSA. Eligibility is limited to programs located in the counties listed below. Please review the application for complete eligibility requirements and program details.
Eligible Counties
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
Application Link: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/ArconicFoundation2026
Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study to colleges and career schools each year. The free application (FAFSA) is the starting point to learn what students could qualify for from the federal government, state government, and the school they choose to attend. Find more information through the Student Aid Report. Also available is the Financial Aid Toolkit.
This site is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. You do not need to pay ever to file a FAFSA.
The SkillsUSA Hope Fund provides support to current, active members of SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA chapters and state associations may apply for support. Applications are considered based on need and availability of funding. Awards typically range from $500 to $2,500.
Note: This application is to be submitted by a state director or advisor on behalf of active, current SkillsUSA members. SkillsUSA alumni and/or professional members are not eligible to apply for Hope Fund assistance. If you are a SkillsUSA student member seeking assistance, please reach out to your SkillsUSA advisor, officer coach or state director to submit this application on your behalf.
