NCCER is a nationally recognized education foundation for training, assessment, certification, and career development for the construction and maintenance craft professional. The scholarship presents five awards of $2,000 each year. These funds are available exclusively for NTHS student members who are currently studying a construction related discipline. Scholarship winners are chosen based on academic merit. Students will need their NTHS login information to apply.
This is a need-based scholarship for students attending or entering post-secondary business, vocational, or technical schools or programs in Monroe County, administered by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
LOCAL AND NEW YORK STATE SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
The Shay Legacy Foundation issues scholarships to individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in transportation. From drivers and technicians to CEOs and business owners, there’s a career opportunity for everyone in the trucking industry! Professional truck drivers earn an average annual starting salary of more than $60,000. Pursuing a profession as a truck driver can be the first step to a lifetime career in the transportation industry. Many of today’s trucking industry managers and executives began their careers as professional truck drivers. Start your career in trucking today and be part of an industry that quite literally keeps our nation moving!
CTEA Zone 1 will award a CTE student $250 to a deserving CTE student. Applicants must have successfully completed a 2-year program at WEMOCO, have demonstrated leadership abilities and must be eligible to receive a technical endorsement on their high school diploma.
Deadline to submit: April 1, 2026
This award was named in honor of C. Thomas Olivo, who was the New York State Education Department’s Director of Vocational Education in 1966, when VICA (now known as Skills USA) was established. This scholarship is available to seniors who are enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program who have actively participated in a Career & Technical Student Organization and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Deadline to submit: April 1, 2026
The Club is proud to recognize an outstanding Brockport HS student in the BOCES CTE Automotive Technology or Auto Body and Collision Repair Technology who has demonstrated commitment and potential for excellence exemplifying leadership, scholarship and service.
Deadline to Submit: April 15, 2026
Casella is pleased to announce an annual scholarship opportunity for qualifying students looking to pursue a career in Heavy Equipment Operation and/or Diesel Mechanic fields. At Casella, we value our frontline employees and provide them with training and development opportunities to allow for growth within their careers. We are excited to share this same focus with individuals looking to begin their careers in these roles. The scholarship amount is $5000.
Deadline to Submit: March 15, 2026
Information to be updated when available.
New York Schools Insurance Foundation / New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR)
Three scholarship programs are available to college bound students from NYSIR subscribing districts.
- THE BAMBINO SCHOLARSHIP is available to a special education student who has worked through his or her special challenges to complete high school and gain acceptance into a college or university. One statewide winner will receive a $5,000 award, one second prize winner will receive a $4,000 award and seven regional winners will receive $3,000 awards.
- THE JENSEN SCHOLARSHIP is available to a student who has excelled in design and who wishes to pursue this path in college. An overall winner will receive a $5,000 award and a runner-up will receive $3,000.
- THE GONCALVES STUDENT HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIP is available to a student who demonstrates an involvement and work for a cause or organization that promotes social justice, equal opportunity, relief of human suffering or other humanitarian activity throughout their high school career. An overall winner will receive a $5,000 award and a runner-up will receive $3,000.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation's scholarship program offers more than 130 scholarship opportunities for students pursuing college, vocational training, or enrichment programs. Visit
https://www.racf.org/Scholarships to review the Scholarship Booklet.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greater Rochester Scholarship - Application details
The scholarship program of the NAWIC Greater Rochester Chapter awards scholarships annually to female students entering the construction trades. One scholarship each is presented to a high school senior entering full-time schooling in a construction related field, an undergraduate/graduate student continuing their education in a construction related field, and to a female entering a training or similar program in the trades. The scholarship award recognizes their scholastic achievement, leadership, and goals as they look to continue their journey in construction.
The William Morehouse Scholarship was instituted to assist students who are entering a course of study specific to the residential construction industry. Its purpose is to assist students in their pursuit of a career in residential construction and to provide employers in New York State with a strong, Industry-qualified workforce. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500 per applicant per year.
Helen C. Moore Scholarship of the Spencerport Chamber of Commerce - Link to application
Information to be updated when available.
The purpose of this award is to recognize those youth who have performed an outstanding service for their community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families by helping to support themselves. The award is sponsored by the Orleans County Youth Board.
Rochester Area Community Foundation offers the Nautilus Scholarship which provides support to graduating high school seniors in Monroe County pursing a degree in architecture, construction, construction management, or a related field, or a program leading to teacher certification in a STEM field. There will be one award of $4,000.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. Our scholarships are for children pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school--whether that be a trade school, career training school, community college, or four-year university.
Ferris Goodridge Auxiliary Scholarship Award: Goodridge Instructions.pdf / Goodridge Application.pdf
This award is presented to a student who will pursue a career in nursing and has been accepted into a college-level nursing program. The award is sponsored by the Ferris Goodridge Auxiliary.
Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
Rochester Home Builders/Construction Industry Foundation (CIF) Scholarships: Link to Information - $1000 Continuing Education Scholarship: For those furthering their post-high school education at a secondary school such as college or university, or a trade specific formal education program. This scholarship applies to those furthering their education in a residential building, design, trade, or construction related field. Get the Application
- $750 Toolbox Scholarship: For those entering the workforce directly from high school, this scholarship is intended for those employed with a business in the residential building, trades, or construction industry. Get the Application
This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors entering healthcare related programs after graduation. Students must be graduation from a high school AND attending a program within R-AHEC's region which includes Monroe County.
http://bit.ly/HCScholarship2026Applications must be submitted by March 23, 2026.
NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Horatio Alger Endowment Fund Scholarship: Link to application
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund provides 500 scholarships up to $2,500 each. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program: Link to application
Awards are available for students who are enrolled or will enroll in one of 17 skilled trade programs. Visit the website for full details.
Named in honor and memory of the NTHS co-founder, the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is reserved exclusively for current NTHS members who have not graduated. 250 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible NTHS members. Students will need their NTHS login information to apply.
No longer accepting submissions.
Fine Homebuilding will be awarding $2,5000 scholarship awards to SkillsUSA high school or college/postsecondary students who will continue their education or certification in construction-related fields, including architectural drafting, carpentry, cabinetmaking, electrical and residential wiring, HVACR, masonry, woodworking and plumbing.
No longer accepting submissions.
The Memorial Fund and SkillsUSA are offering a $500 scholarship to a high school SkillsUSA senior to continue their education in college or technical school.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE BY WEMOCO TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
This award goes to a course completer who demonstrates the highest levels of leadership, community service, and classroom/academic achievement.