Scholarships
About Scholarships
Scholarships are gifts awarded to students for various reasons and do not have to be repaid
Scholarships are offered through Los Angeles Trade Technical College as well as several departments, the Los Angeles Trade Technical College Foundation, community groups and individual donors. Scholarships are generally awarded on the basis of academic merit, leadership, talent, and/or community service. Financial need is a criterion for some but not all scholarships. Eligibility criteria, application procedures and deadlines may vary by program.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College scholarships are available through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
*The Spring 2024 Scholarship is now available! Click the link below for more information.
External Scholarships
- NCJW|LA Scholarship | This Scholarship is available for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals. Awards are based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. Spring 2024 deadline to apply: April 15, 2024.
- Chingona Community Inc Scholarship | Scholarship for currently enrolled college students; can be a US citizen or DACA Recipient. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2024.
Scholarships with Pathway Focus
- Defy Impossible Scholarship | Foster Nation, in partnership with Kate Somverville, is offering a $20,000 scholarship to any foster youth interested in pursuing their esthetician license. Application period: March 1 - May 31, 2024.
- Edison International Lineworker Scholarship | The program awards scholarships up to $25,000 per recipient and is funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47. The program covers the cost of tuition, tools and support services needed to complete required training at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. Application deadline is May 10, 2024, 11:59 p.m. PT
More Scholarship Opportunities
Many community organizations, foundations and businesses offer scholarships. Start your research early by browsing the scholarship directories and using free search engines on the web. Also, contact the personnel offices of companies in your area or where your parents work to see if they offer scholarships. Scholarship leads may also be listed in magazines or on web sites related to your interests or skills.
- FastWeb
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- LA TUTORS 123 (Private scholarship opportunity)
- Life Lessons Scholarship Program
- StudentScholarships.com (The largest scholarship database on the web)