DEWALT Trades Scholarship
$ 5,000
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DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Applications for this $5,000 skilled trades scholarship closed on February 28, 2026. Ask DEWALT when the next round opens.
Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026
$5,000
Total value
Feb 28, 2026
Deadline
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Feb 28, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Aug 31, 2026.
● Still open
7 similar awards are still open, worth up to $14,000
- AFE Loans and Bursaries Program (Programme de prêts et bourses)Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études$14,000
- Youth Work in Trades (WRK) ScholarshipProvince of British Columbia$1,000
- Tachane Foundation Inc. Bursary for Indigenous StudentsTachane Foundation Inc.
- Saskatchewan Student Aid + Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship + Rural-Service Loan ForgivenessGovernment of Saskatchewan
What you will need
- Complete the online application at https://webportalapp.com/sp/dewalt-trades-us
About this award
You can receive a $5,000 scholarship to help pay for your education. There are 40 awards of $5,000 each available this year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an aspiring tradesperson looking to enter a high-demand career in the skilled trades. The February 28, 2026 deadline has passed, so ask DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) when the next round opens. The provider does not say when you will be notified of the results — ask DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) during your application how and when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be a student in Canada or the U.S. pursuing training and education in high-demand skilled trades.
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
- Canadian citizen
- Open to trades students
- Studying high demand skilled trades
How to apply
Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on February 28, 2026
Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.
More details
Trade Focus
Avoid writing a generic essay about wanting a job.
Instead, explain exactly why your specific trade is "high-demand" and how you plan to fill a critical labor gap.
Mention specific infrastructure needs like data centers or EV (electric vehicle) plants to show you understand the industry.
Support
Avoid providing a character reference from a family member.
Instead, provide a letter from a shop teacher or a journeyman who can vouch for your technical aptitude and reliability on a jobsite.
Strategy
Avoid waiting until the February deadline to apply.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
This round closed on February 28, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's own page for the next round.
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Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.
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Tachane Foundation Inc. Bursary for Indigenous Students
Tachane Foundation Inc. -
AFE Loans and Bursaries Program (Programme de prêts et bourses)
Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études $14,000 -
Saskatchewan Student Aid + Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship + Rural-Service Loan Forgiveness
Government of Saskatchewan -
The State Group Inc. Indigenous Bursary
The State Group Inc. -
Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students
Calgary Foundation $2,500 -
WSP Canada Indigenous Student Scholarships
WSP Canada -
Youth Work in Trades (WRK) Scholarship
Province of British Columbia $1,000 -
Shell Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology (ASTT) Program
Shell Canada
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