Scholarship & Tool Grant Application

Monthly Student Scholarships

Bring Back the Trades Inc. awards scholarships to students from across the United States who are attending post-secondary education in the Skilled Trades.

Monthly scholarships of $1,500 are awarded and sent directly to the secondary school the award recipient attends. Additional scholarships are awarded periodically as additional funds are raised through donations or sponsorships of our events.

Applying is easy! Scroll down this page and complete the form below, write a very short essay, or share a short video (up to 8 MB) explaining why you deserve the scholarship.

Tool Grant Program

Bring Back the Trades Inc. awards Tool Grants to public schools and nonprofit organizations across the United States that offer education in the Skilled Trades. Milwaukee Tool is sponsoring this program in 2026.

Monthly tool grants valued at $1,500 are awarded and sent directly to the school or nonprofit organization chosen.

Applying is easy! Simply complete the Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program Application Form. Applications are considered for up to six months. You may reapply after six months and can win up to once every three years. Read more about the Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program.

Textile Tool Grant Program

Bring Back the Trades Inc. is embarking on a Pilot Textile Tool Grant to be awarded to a public school in the Boston area that offers education in the Textile Industry. Designer Draperies of Boston is sponsoring this pilot program in 2026.

One Boston-area public high school will be awarded two commercial-grade industrial sewing machines and a semester of professional mentorship.

Applying is easy! Simply complete the Bring Back the Trades Textile Tool Grant Program Application Form. Deadline to apply is September 15, 2026. Read more about the Bring Back the Trades Textile Tool Grant Program.

You must be enrolled in (or have debt from) a post-secondary skilled trades education program to be considered for an award of one of our Student scholarships. Please complete the Form below to apply.

Student scholarship Application Form

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country

Current Trade School Name *

Field/Trade Studying *

Graduation Date *

School Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Contact Name *

School contact email address

How do you identify

How did you hear about us?

Please tell us about your commitment and passion to the trade you are pursuing or actively working in. Please describe why you are applying and if selected how this scholarship will contribute to furthering/continuing your education or success in the trades. *

Please upload a copy of a recent bill or statement from the school. Applications showing financial need through a current or recent statement from the school will be prioritized.

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Please upload a copy of your student ID or input the number here.

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Please upload essay or video here

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