The DEWALT® Trades Scholarship
In Partnership with The SkillPointe Foundation
$5,000 Scholarships for Eligible Students
in the United States and Canada Pursuing Skilled Trades Education
⚡ Power Your Future in the Trades
Stanley Black & Decker has established the DEWALT Trades Scholarship to help power the next generation of skilled workers. Through this program, students can receive financial support as they pursue high-demand careers in the trades.
By investing in education and hands-on training and in alignment with Stanley Black & Decker's Grow the Trades Initiative, DEWALT is helping students build strong foundations, spark innovation, harness the power of their skills & shape the future of the workforce.
Eligibility
Applicants to the DEWALT Trades Scholarship must be:
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Pursuing skilled trades training or education in the United States or Canada.
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Currently enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary school or training program and pursuing a high-demand skilled trade. Primary focus includes community colleges, vocational or technical institutions, career centers, dual enrollment programs, 2-year transitional programs.
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Pursuing educational training related to one of the following industries:
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🔨 Construction – Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry, HVAC, Pipefitting, Welding
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🏭 Industrial – Maintenance & Repair Technicians, Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Fabrication, Quality Control, Robotics & Automation
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⚡ Motor / Power – Diesel, Automotive, Small Engine Repair, Power Plant Operations, Generators & Turbines
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🔧 Mechanics – Automotive Service, Heavy Equipment Operations, Aviation (mechanics, avionics), Fleet Maintenance, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
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💡 Technology – Applied Electronics & Controls, Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Fire Science, Mechatronics
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Other Related Career Focus/Pathway
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Employees and/or spouses or dependents of employees of Stanley Black & Decker or DEWALT are not eligible to apply.
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Awards are one-time only. Past recipients may not re-apply.
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Individuals pursuing degrees/certificates in service industries such as healthcare, culinary arts, cosmetology, or hospitality are not eligible to apply.
Announcements
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Application opens on November 4, 2025.
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Application closes on February 28, 2026.
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The SkillPointe Foundation processes scholarship payments on behalf of Stanley Black & Decker. Recipient notifications will be sent via email and text message by the end of March 2026. Payments will be made for enrolled students beginning in April 2026.
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Scholarship awards are paid directly to the school. Please review how funds can be used on the How it Works page.
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Questions? Email scholarships@skillpointefoundation.org. Please be sure to include the name of the scholarship you are asking about.
To Apply:
Applications open on November 4, 2025. Click below to sign up for our Interest List to get notified when the application period opens!