Thinking about a career in the skilled trades after high school?
The MTI High School Scholarship Program is designed to help seniors lower the cost of their trade school education and pursue a career in the skilled trades.
This scholarship isn’t based on grades or test scores — it’s all about your passion and drive to learn a set of skills that leads to a career. Whether you’re interested in:
- Welding & Pipefitting
- HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)
- Electrical (Industrial, Commercial & Residential)
- Medical Assisting
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Coding
- Truck Driving
- Cosmetology
…this program was created to support students just like you.
Supporting Seniors Starting Careers in the Skilled Trades
In 2025, nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarship funds were awarded to 80 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri.
 View the 2025 High School Scholarship Recipients
How to Apply: 3-Step Application!
Scholarship winners are selected through a 3-step application process that includes a video submission, interview with campus leadership, and on-campus meeting with the Admissions Team.
The application for the Class of 2026 opens August 2025! Check back soon.
Ready to learn more?
For full details on eligibility, award amounts, and how to apply, visit the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.
It’s never too early to start thinking about your path after high school! We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Request More Info
For more information about the High School Scholarship, please contact your local High School Representative.
East Peoria, IL Campus
Cody Stewart
cstewart@midwesttech.edu
217-341-9200
Elizabeth McMurtrey
emcmurtr@midwesttech.edu
309-669-9116
Moline, IL Campus
Carla Arnold
carnold@midwesttech.edu
309-430-5810
Ashley Cole
acole@midwesttech.edu
309-519-6833
Meet the Class of 2025!
The Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Program is available to those who qualify. Financial aid and job placement assistance is available for those who qualify. Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education: 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701. For more info: www.ibhe.org. Midwest Technical Institute is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. Midwest Technical Institute is proudly accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC). MTI is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.