Schneider Electric Backs $100,000 in Trades Scholarships
Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation are offering $100,000 in scholarships for technical education and training, with applications closing Nov. 10.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Scholarships
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Schneider Electric, a Paris-based provider of building electrification tools, and Skilled Nation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, announced $100,000 in scholarships for technical education and training nationwide. Applications for the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program close Nov. 10.
Why it matters
The program is in its fourth year and aims to expand access to trades training for people pursuing technical careers. Skilled Nation reports that most participants finish their training and most are employed afterward.
Scholarships are awarded at $3,000 each, with some reaching $5,000, through a partnership between Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation. Skilled Nation has issued more than 3,000 scholarships since 2021 and reports that over 90% of participants completed training and nine in 10 are employed, though the source does not state how many awards this round will fund.
The players
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a Paris-based provider of building electrification tools that funds the scholarship program.
Skilled Nation
Skilled Nation is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that administers scholarships for technical education and training.
The details
The scholarships support technical education and training nationwide and are awarded through the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program. Skilled Nation has raised over $10 million through partnerships over the last five years and receives around 1,500 applications a month, with the average applicant age at 26.
Timeline
Since 2021: Skilled Nation begins issuing scholarships.
October 2026: Schneider Electric and Skilled Nation announce the $100,000 in scholarships.
Nov. 10, 2026: Applications for the scholarship program close.
Culture Shift
The Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program, now in its fourth year, reflects a growing corporate investment in skilled-trades pipelines after more than $300,000 in cumulative funding. Its monthly application volume of around 1,500 signals sustained demand for technical training as an alternative to traditional four-year degrees.
Applicants interested in trades training have until Nov. 10 to apply for a scholarship of $3,000 to $5,000. The awards can help cover technical education costs for people entering skilled-trades careers.
The takeaway
Trades training scholarships can offer a practical path into skilled careers, and the November deadline is the key action for prospective applicants. Interested readers should review eligibility before applications close.
What happens next
Scholarship applications for the Schneider Electric Skilled Scholarship Program close Nov. 10, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more education scholarships coverage across the United States.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Construction Dive.
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