Due Oct 31, 2026
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Major
Skilled Trades
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens who are high school graduates or seniors enrolled in an approved skilled-trades program of two years or less at an accredited school may apply for mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarships. Qualifying fields include welding, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, automotive, diesel, and related trades.
Award amounts vary. The program grants scholarships four times per year.
Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, answer four pledge-related questions, submit a personal video, two references, tuition verification, a transcript, and your most recent 1040 tax form. The program seeks hardworking people committed to skilled-trade careers.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Signed S.W.E.A.T. Pledge
- Written answers to four S.W.E.A.T. Pledge-related questions
- Personal video
- Two references from a teacher, supervisor, or boss
- School tuition and fee verification
- High school or college transcript
- Most recent 1040 tax form
- Create and submit a video that highlights who you are and why you deserve the scholarship
- Obtain two references from a teacher, supervisor, or boss
- Provide verification of your school’s tuition and fees
- Submit a copy of your high school or college transcript
- Upload your most recent 1040 tax form