We have many scholarship opportunities to help you pay for school. These scholarships allow you to focus on your education while worrying less about how to pay. Helping students find ways to afford school is one of our favorite things. Apply now and take the first step toward reaching your goals!
Award: Full tuition for one program
Application Deadline: NA
Scholarship will pay for tuition and required textbooks for one high-demand technical education program. High school seniors who will be graduating are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
Qualifications for students: Programs must be 13 credit hours or more in length and students must have completed three credit hours and must have a current schedule to be eligible.
All students must have at least an 80% completion rate. Applications are due on the first Friday of each month.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
The Nursing Assistant Scholarship was created to assist students seeking a certificate. This scholarship covers tuition while students maintain satisfactory progress.
After completing the application, the Financial Aid office will email the award letter stating the amount the student has been awarded.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
Students must have been selected for the program. See requirements on the application form.
For students who have been accepted to the Fall (August) Nursing Program, applications are typically available May through June.
For students who have been accepted to the Spring (March) Nursing Program, applications are typically available December through January.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
For certificate seeking adult or high school students enrolled in the Machinist program. Must complete at least 3 credit hours in the Machinist program during the current school year.
At the time of scholarship application evaluation, applicants must have at least 80% completion rate to qualify.
GHF Machinist Tooling Scholarship Information & Application →
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
For certificate seeking adult students who have completed the OTECH YouthBuild program and meet the adult scholarship criteria listed above.
To apply, complete the Adult Scholarship Application and include YouthBuild in the section about educational achievements or specialized training.
Award: $100 off tuition cost
Application Deadline: NA
Award: $100 off tuition cost
Application Deadline: NA
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
The Manufacturing Technician Scholarship was created to assist students seeking a certificate. This scholarship covers tuition while students maintain satisfactory progress.
After completing the application, the Financial Aid office will email the award letter stating the amount student has been awarded.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
For certificate seeking adults enrolled in the Welding program. Must complete at least 3 credit hours in the Welding program during the current school year.
To apply, complete the Adult Scholarship Application.
Award: $1,000
Application Window: September 1 – May 1
Named in honor and memory of our NTHS Co-Founder, the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is reserved exclusively for active NTHS members. Active members may apply once per scholarship cycle. On May 15, NTHS will award two hundred and fifty JHP Scholarships to eligible active members. To apply, log in to your NTHS Member Portal. If you are unsure of your login credentials, please reach out to your NTHS Advisor. Advisor contact info can be found at otech.edu/national-technical-honor-society.
Award: $2,000
Application Window: October 1 – April 1
Through the support of the Build Your Future (an NCCER initiative), NTHS annually awards five scholarships to current NTHS members. To apply, you must be a current high school senior or post-secondary student studying a construction-related discipline (Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, or Welding). To apply, log in to your NTHS Member Portal. If you are unsure of your login credentials, please reach out to your NTHS Advisor. Advisor contact info can be found at otech.edu/national-technical-honor-society.
Award: $1,000
Application Window: January 6 – April 15
With a goal of supporting promising futures for skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members, NTHS proudly partners with SkillsUSA to provide four scholarships to students who hold dual membership with NTHS and SkillsUSA. To apply, log in to your NTHS Member Portal. If you are unsure of your login credentials, please reach out to your NTHS Advisor. Advisor contact info can be found at otech.edu/national-technical-honor-society.
Award: $1,000
Application Window: September 1 – May 1
Named in honor of NTHS Co-Founder and longtime Executive Director, this alumni scholarship supports NTHS Alumni who plan to continue their education and skill development. Starting six months after graduation whether that was 2 or 20 years ago, every NTHS member will have lifetime access to apply for this scholarship. To apply, log in to your NTHS Member Portal. If you are unsure of your login credentials, please reach out to your NTHS Advisor. Advisor contact info can be found at otech.edu/national-technical-honor-society.
Award: $2,500
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
The Beauty Schools Directory has some latest news about a $2,500 scholarship for beauty students with our community. All the information needed to apply is on their Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship page.
Amount: $1,500
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 3 p.m. CST
Eligibility:
Award: $500 – $3,000
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
Award: NA
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972.
This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
You are eligible to apply if:
Award: $2,000,
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
The Premier Equipment scholarship is looking to award a student currently in engineering or manufacturing with a $2,000 Scholarship. Application will include a personal essay as to why you deserve this scholarship.
Award: $2,000 per semester, awarded to one student
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025, 12 a.m. EST
Eligible Applicants
Apply today and share your insights!
Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Application Criteria:
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
The Stella H. Oaks scholarship is for single mothers enrolled in a post-high school program at any tech school, college or university in Utah.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Scholarship will pay for tuition and required textbooks for one high-demand technical education program. High school seniors who will be graduating are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
To be eligible, students must be recent high school graduates who are enrolled in a designated high-demand technical education program and who have completed a FAFSA. They must be certificate seeking with the intention of completing the program. The award duration is until program completion or when the student is no longer enrolled at the college.
Award: NA
Activate your scholarship by April 30, 2025 for priority
All graduating high school seniors eligible. Covers tuition for any courses started between graduation and August 31, 2025 in any available program.
Award: NA
Application Deadline: NA
High school students or graduates who are within the calendar year of their graduation date and who are involved with the Young Parent Program are eligible for this dedicated scholarship, which offers tuition assistance for the duration of a program for adult students or assistance with books and supplies for high school students.
Young Parent Scholarship Information →
If you are a young parent that would like to apply for this scholarship, please contact Catalina Prado at 801-627-8326 or catalina.prado@otech.edu.
To keep your scholarship funding, you must keep Satisfactory Academic Performance (SAP).
Adult Scholarship 80% SAP
Students need to complete 80% of credits taken.
All Other Scholarships 67% SAP
Students need to complete 67% of credits taken.
Equation: (number of credits completed ÷ number of credits attempted = academic performance)
4 credits completed ÷ 6 credits taken = 67%
7 credits completed ÷ 12 credits taken = 58%
At OTECH, 100% on-time completion means:
The Financial Aid and Scholarship team can help you to find other possible ways to help pay for school.
A scholarship given to all graduating high school seniors that covers tuition for all courses started after high school graduation through the end of August.
Our donors love hearing how their support changes students’ lives. Sharing your stories shows them the difference they make for individuals and families and inspires them to keep funding scholarships for our students.
We can help with that. Just contact a member of our Financial Aid and Scholarship team and they will walk you through the process.
If you apply for and receive a scholarship, the OTECH Financial Aid team will send you an award letter in an email. This letter shows how much money you can receive and how it will be given to you.
Please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship team for answers to additional questions.
Before classes begin, we’ll let you know what your scholarship can cover and share information about other financial aid that you may be eligible for. To get your scholarship before classes start, be sure to send all needed information to the Financial Aid office.
Scholarship – Free money for school that you don’t have to pay back, often given to the school by generous community donors.
Summer Scholarship – A scholarship given to all graduating high school seniors that covers tuition for all courses started after high school graduation through the end of August.
Merit Based Scholarship – A scholarship awarded to students who have demonstrated excellent academic performance.
Need-Based – Financial need is determined by the student’s completed FAFSA.
Application Deadline – The last day you can apply for a scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria – The rules you must meet to qualify for a scholarship.
Satisfactory Academic Performance (SAP) – The minimum academic performance standards a student must meet to qualify for and keep financial aid. SAP is met by completing a specific percentage of the credits taken.
Equation: (number of credits completed ÷ number of credits attempted = academic performance)
Award Amount – The total money a scholarship provides.
Thank You Letter – A brief note of gratitude you write to the donor when applying for a scholarship.
Program-Specific Scholarship – A scholarship for students enrolled in a particular program.
Outside Scholarship – A scholarship from a group or organization outside OTECH.
Award Letter – A document that tells you how much money you’re getting from a scholarship.
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