DeWalt, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, in partnership with the SkillPointe Foundation, launched the 2026 DeWalt Trades Scholarship.

The DeWalt Trades Scholarship is part of DeWalt’s larger Grow The Trades Initiative, a pledge to invest $60 million by 2030 in support of current and aspiring tradespeople. Thus far, DEWALT has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships, grants and tool donations. This year's project will provide 40 awards of $5,000 each to support students in the U.S. and Canada to pursue training and education in high-demand skilled trades.

The SkillPointe Foundation partners with organizations such as DeWalt to provide scholarships to aspiring workers seeking skilled trades education and training.

"It is critical that DeWalt invests in the next wave of talent to keep the industry thriving and to empower the future builders and problem-solvers of the world," said James Oh, President of DeWalt.

Why It Is Important:

Despite skilled trades being an important aspect of economic growth, there continues to be a skilled labor shortage across industries in North America.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are nearly 650,000 annual job openings across construction, industrial, mechanical, power and technology-related trades, driven by both growth and retiring workers.

Applications for the DeWalt Trades Scholarship are open through February 28, 2026. 

To apply or learn more about the scholarship, visit: https://webportalapp.com/sp/dewalt-trades-us. Additional information about DeWalt’s Grow The Trades Initiative can be found at: dewalt.com/growthetrades.