Scholarships
If you are an active SkillsUSA member, you are eligible for academic scholarship opportunities. Members may apply for as many as they are eligible; be sure to read the criteria for eligibility closely and contact our team if you have any questions.
SkillsUSA Massachusetts Scholarships
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The Jannine Baker Legacy Awards are educational scholarships given to recognize student members of SkillsUSA Massachusetts who have distinguished themselves both academically and through their leadership and community service activities. The winners are announced and presented at the Awards Session of the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership & Skills Conference.
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The Brian S. Bentley Leaders Scholarship is an education/career start-up scholarship made possible by the generous contributions of Brian S. Bentley. The scholarship recognizes a student member of SkillsUSA Massachusetts who has distinguished themselves as a CTE student and through their leadership and community service activities. The winner(s) will be announced and awarded at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership & Skills Conference.
SkillsUSA National Scholarships
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SkillsUSA offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for members at the National level—a huge benefit for members. During the 2022-23 school year, approximately $1 million in annual scholarships were awarded to SkillsUSA high school and college/postsecondary members to offset the cost of postsecondary education and training. Additionally, multiple scholarships were awarded to offset the cost of attending SkillsUSA events such as the National Leadership & Skills Conference and the Washington Leadership and Training Institute.
Additional Financial Aid Information
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study to colleges and career schools each year. The free application (FAFSA) is the starting point to learn what students may qualify for from the federal government, state government, and the school they choose to attend. Use this site to submit a free application for federal student aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Information about your student aid report: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/student-aid-report.
Financial aid toolkit: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/resources.
This site is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. You do not need to pay to file a FAFSA.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Several different scholarships are available through Army ROTC. Download the Guide to the Army ROTC Scholarship Process.
Apply for Army ROTC scholarships: www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation honors Marines by educating their children. The scholarship programs cover a full range of certificate and degree programs. These scholarships are available for sons and daughters of U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen, enrolled in CTE programs nationwide. Applications are open year-round. Check your eligibility and apply today.
