Vocational Scholarships

Vocational scholarships are for:

• Those who wish to build job skills or learn a new trade;
• Aspiring students who are not yet in school;
• Current full- or part-time students at any vocational, educational, or job training program in California; and,
• Certificate programs including those at local community colleges in California.

Several scholarships will be awarded in amounts up to $5,000 each.
Scholarships can be used for enrollment fees, books, supplies, and other program-related expenses. Past applicants and past winners may apply again. Applicants are eligible for up to two AHBA scholarship awards.

A Selection Committee will choose vocational scholarship winners based on:

• The applicant’s motivation, character, ability, and potential;
• The applicant’s financial need;
• Recent personal and professional letter(s) of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Get your Application in English or en Español.
Vocational applications are accepted each year between March 1-31.

If you are applying for technical training, trade schools and/or certificate programs, please complete the Academic Scholarship Application in English or en Español.

Vocational Resources flyer in English or Espanol.