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    Catch a Trade® Scholarship Program

    Century College · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Up to $11,000

    up to $11,000 per year

    Deadline

    Feb 15, 2027

    97 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 9, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This program supports motivated Minnesota residents who have overcome personal life challenges and are pursuing a career in the skilled trades. It is designed for students enrolled full-time in specific two-year technical programs such as carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, or facilities maintenance at public in-state institutions. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum high school grade point average and show significant household financial strain. The program aims to make vocational education more accessible by providing renewable funding to help cover educational costs.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Minnesota
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • GPA of 2.00 or higher
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, technical or trade school, public college
    • Must be enrolled in a two-year program in Carpentry, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, HVAC/R, or Plumbing at a public Minnesota State technical college or trade school.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $11,000
    Number of awards
    15
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Feb 15, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: Application window is open December 15 - February 15.

    How to apply

    1. Submit your application online through the Submit.com portal during the open application window.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Century College
    Last verified
    Nov 9, 2026

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    Where you can use it

    This award is for students at Century College.

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