September 29, 2023 – Dewalt is accepting applications for the 2024 Dewalt Trades Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate.

Now in its fifth year, the program will award $200,000 in scholarships to 40 students across the United States and Canada.

ACT NOW: The deadline to apply is January 17, 2024 (3 pm CT) or when 1000 applications have been received … whichever comes first!

The annual scholarship program is part of a $30-million commitment from Stanley Black & Decker to grow the trades by 2027, says Dewalt.

“With more than 350,000 current job openings in the construction field alone, it is critical that we work to develop a strong pipeline of talent for the skilled trades,” said Frank Mannarino, president, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker.

Applications are open to high school seniors/graduates or current college undergraduate students who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational technical school for the upcoming academic year.

A minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) is required. Among the qualifying fields you will find Electrical Technology, HVAC, Construction, Welding, and more.