The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship Grant

The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: SkillPointe Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship, funded by the SkillPointe Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in high-demand fields such as carpentry, construction management, and welding. It aims to address the skills gap by providing funding for vocational education, helping individuals gain essential skills for the workforce. Eligible applicants include those enrolled in postsecondary training programs, with scholarships to be used within a year of acceptance. This initiative seeks to empower workers and meet the needs of employers.

Overview

The SkillPointe Foundation: Scholarships for In-Demand Skills The skills gap prevents American families, industry, and our nation from realizing potential. We started the SkillPointe Foundation to bridge the gap. 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. Whether you’re a new or current student or looking to upskill, reskill, find a career or make a career change, you can find a SkillPointe Scholarship to help achieve your goals. We fund scholarships for career paths in construction, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, public service, and transportation. The 3M Skilled Trades Scholarship National scholarship for students pursuing high-demand career paths in Carpentry Construction Management and Welding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary educational training program (including community college, high school dual-enrollment, technical or vocational schools, training centers).Pursuing educational training in construction-related fields with priority placed on carpentry, construction management & welding. Scholarships must be used within 1 year of acceptance

Ineligibility

3M employees and spouses or dependents of 3M employees are not eligible to apply.