Ball Foundation Skilled Trades SkillPointe Scholarship Grant

Ball Foundation Skilled Trades SkillPointe Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ball Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary

The Ball Foundation Skilled Trades SkillPointe Scholarship offers $2,500 for educational or training programs in Arizona and Oregon, addressing the skills gap in America. With a mission to upskill workers without requiring a four-year degree, the program has funded over 1,000 scholarships nationwide, resulting in a 95% training completion rate and a median income increase of $32,000 in the first year post-training. This initiative empowers individuals and strengthens the economy.

Overview

About the Foundation The skills gap prevents American families, industry, and our nation from realizing potential. We started the SkillPointe Foundation to bridge the gap. In 2021, we were just an idea. Today, we’re a leading force for change. We’re not talking about workforce problems, we’re fixing them. We’re doers, just like America’s workers. Backed by visionary partners like The Home Depot Foundation, GE Vernova Foundation, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we’re turning bold ideas into real solutions that help individuals thrive and industries compete. We’ve already funded 1,000+ vocational scholarships across 50 states and raised more than $5 million to create big opportunities for workers pursuing high-demand skills and the companies needing to hire them. We’re redefining scholarships, making awards at scale, and channeling trained workers into high-demand careers that don’t require a four-year degree. And here’s the best news: Our model works. Over 95% of scholarship recipients complete training. Of those, 97% find employment. Median post-training income increase is +$32,000 in Year 1. By helping individuals earn better paychecks and businesses meet critical workforce needs, we’re not just transforming lives — we’re strengthening the backbone of the American economy. Our Mission Upskilling America and closing the skills gap by partnering with leading organizations to fund at-scale scholarships for high-demand skills not requiring a four-year degree. Ball Foundation Skilled Trades SkillPointe Scholarship $2,500 Scholarships for Education or Training Programs in Arizona & Oregon, in partnership with The SkillPointe Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered, candidate must comply with the following requirements: Enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution or training program in or in the surrounding communities of: Phoenix, AZ or Millersburg, OR. Show interest in a career related to manufacturing. Eligible Programs and Career Pathways include: Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Machine Automation, Machine Operation, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Mechatronics, Process Technology, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Quality Control & Assurance, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Warehousing, Material Handling, or other manufacturing-related specializations. Scholarships must be used within 1 year of acceptance.

Ineligibility

Employees and/or spouses or dependents of employees of Ball Corporation are not eligible to apply.