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Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Education Scholarship, due June 15 2026. This program offers 300 scholarships of $2500 nation wide. Applicants must graduate high school before July 1, be under 35 years old, plan to attend a non-profit community college or trade school, demonstrate financial need, and be a US Citizen. Learn more and apply at https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/
The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building- applications are open for 2026: Since 1981, the School has trained more than 1,600 students in wooden boatbuilding and marine systems. Their full-time programs include a 12-month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems. Apply and learn more at **https://nwswb.edu/** Check out their scholarship page at **https://nwswb.edu/programs/scholarships/**
Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship; applications due March 30, 2026. This program is designed to serve youth in Washington State pursuing post-high school education or training for a maritime career path. Scholarships amounts range from $1,500 on up to the $5,000 first-prize. Funds may be used for maritime programs at community colleges, technical and vocational schools, colleges, universities, maritime academies, or other accredited educational institutions. Awards support tuition and fees, and are sent directly to the recipient’s school/program. Learn more and find the application form at https://ymta.net/2026-ymta-scholarships/
Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund applications are due May 31, 2026 Are you or someone you know a student who could use support to begin, or to advance, a career in the maritime industries and/or international trade? The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund is here to help! Applications are available now, and open to students at 2-year and 4-year programs, graduate programs, and programs approved by the US Coast Guard. Scholarship award amounts may vary based on merit, scoring and funds available each year. Recent scholarship awards have ranged between $1,000- $4,000, and can be used for tuition, fees, and books. Please visit our website to learn more, or start your application today! https://www.pdxmex.com/scholarship/