Entering a trade school and apprenticeship program presents a compelling alternative for students who may not be inclined towards pursuing a traditional university education. Trade schools and apprenticeship programs offer a practical, efficient, and economically feasible route for students seeking a direct entry into the workforce with specialized skills and a variety of career options. Look through our Exploration Center's resources and come meet with us if you have any additional questions.

Yearly Trades and Apprenticeship Scholarships

• Hillsboro Elks Vocational Scholarship  - Available August 1st for students looking into trades, $5000

• Oregon ACTE 2024 Scholarship - Deadline Feb  (For trades and apprenticeships)

• Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Now open - Deadline March (For trades)

• Confederation of Oregon School Administrators(COSA) - Deadline March (For trades)

• Oregon School Facilities Management Association (OSFMA):  Doug Lemley Memorial Scholarship - March (For trades)

• Jeff LaGood Scholarship - Opens Feb  (For trades)

• Black Advisory Business Council (BABC) Scholarship  - Opens Feb  (For trades)

• Hillsboro Rotary Scholarship due May (For trades)

• Oregon Barber and Hairdresser (B&H) Grant Program - Deadline Feb

Go to our Scholarship and Financial Aid tab for our Local Scholarships list.

Oregon Trade Schools and Apprenticeship Programs

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• Find a program with currently open opportunities here

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