Michigan Skilled Trades Scholarship

A statewide Michigan scholarship from the American Legion Department of Michigan for individuals aged 17-21 pursuing a career in construction/building, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or energy through post-high-school trades training, an apprenticeship, or a two-year college degree. Pays $1,000 per year for two years (funds may cover tools, equipment, school fees, or training expenses); the second year's disbursement requires proof of first-year transcripts and continued enrollment or employment. Michigan residency is required; veteran-descendant status is preferred but not required, making this one of the few American-Legion-sponsored awards not restricted to veterans' families. No minimum GPA is published, and the award requires no financial-need documentation.

Eligibility

Fields of studyConstruction/Building Trades · Automotive · Advanced Manufacturing · Energy

DemographicsMichigan residency required; applicant must be age 17-21 pursuing post-secondary trades training, an apprenticeship, or a two-year college degree. Veteran-descendant status preferred but not required.

Applying

$1,000 per year for two years ($2,000 total across the award); two scholarships awarded per cycle. Second-year payment requires proof of continued enrollment/employment and first-year transcripts.