At Catch A Trade!®, we believe in the value of an education and the rewards of hard–earned diplomas and degrees in the skilled trades. The knowledge and skills you gain with your education can open new doors and change the course of your life.
Unfortunately, many talented students lack the financial resources necessary to pursue education beyond high school. Bright, talented people can even decide they simply cannot afford higher education. That’s where Catch A Trade!® comes in. This scholarship is about giving deserving students like you the chance to lessen the financial burden and change the trajectory of your life.
Our hope is that your passion, ability and successful graduation from technical college or trade school will allow you to reach your dreams and help improve our world. Catch your trade and stretch your abilities to build and support our communities, making a lasting difference.
Catch A Trade!® is proud to support these financial awards and our scholarship program so we may choose the best students and potential talent. We select scholars each year and provide them up to $11,000 per year, up to two years according to their financial need and the requirements of their program. Our goal is to help you graduate from technical college debt free.
Here's what makes Catch a Trade! Unique:
Renewable
Catch A Trade! offers a generous annually renewable scholarship.
Program Involvement:
This is not just a check. Students receive guidance from program staff, who meet with them at least once a semester. There are also program events for you to meet your CAT! colleagues.
Covered Expenses:
Some programs only offer funding for tuition expenses. In addition to tuition, the Award provides support for other Catch A Trade! expenses including Cost of Living.