Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$2,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
There is a ever-growing shortage of skilled trade workers across North America. The American Welding Society indicates 360,000 new welding professionals projected to be needed by 2027, and a study commissioned by Metal Supermarkets indicates that young people are simply not aware of possible skilled trades careers, with over 62% of respondents indicating they did not learn about trade school opportunities in high school. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, skilled trades have millions of unfilled positions across the U.S., with as many as 2.5 million more by 2029.
These careers are vital to a wide variety of industries, as well as to maintain and develop critical infrastructure. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have proven to be stable, essential jobs, with demand growing upwards of 100% for certain trade careers. In an effort to lessen this current skilled trade worker shortage and raise awareness of the skilled trade careers, Metal Supermarkets is committed to providing students with financial support to continue their education, grow their knowledge in their chosen field and ultimately enter the work force as a skilled tradesperson.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship provides $2,500 paid directly to the institution on behalf of the winning student.
Eligibility
- Students accepted to and attending a post-secondary trade school program with a semester beginning in 2024.
- Open to citizens, permanent residents and resident aliens legally residing in the USA or Canada with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s certified trade school in the United States or Canada.
- Winner must enroll or already be enrolled in the upcoming semester.
- Employees of Metal Supermarkets Franchising Family of Companies, its franchisees, franchisee staff or their family members may not enter.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
2 countries
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Scholarships will be selected by a committee of Metal Supermarkets corporate staff and current franchisees from across both US and Canada. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement and involvement in related extracurricular activities, especially those related to their chosen trade.