Applying for The Schweiger Scholarship
What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Application
Applications Are Closed
Applications open in January.
You have until the deadline in May to complete your application.
We highly suggest starting early, as the application process can be time-consuming.
Check back in January to start your application.
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Requirements
THE SMSF APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP is open to high school seniors and individuals pursuing careers in the construction industry through apprenticeships and trade schools. The Apprenticeship Scholarship is not open to individuals that are journeymen status.
THE SMSF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP is open to high school seniors and college students with at least one full year left in undergraduate programs. The Undergraduate Scholarship is not open to individuals enrolling or enrolled in graduate or masters programs.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Application Tips
Watch our application tips video before you start, then use the checklist below to prepare your materials.
Before you apply
- Start early. The application can take time to complete.
- Have your transcripts ready. Upload a copy with your application; official transcripts may be requested if you receive a scholarship.
- Work at your own pace. The online portal lets you save progress and return to finish.
- Check your eligibility. Review the apprenticeship and undergraduate requirements above before starting.
Flyers for Students & Apprentices
Share or download the 2026–27 program flyers for your school.
FAQs
Does my application need to be mailed?
No. Applications will be completed through an online portal. Once the application is live, you will be able to login into your personal account to complete the required sections.
Do I have to upload official transcripts?
Transcripts are required for a complete application, and you are expected to upload a copy of them to your application.
Official transcripts will be requested when you receive the scholarship.
Does my application need to be completed in one sitting?
No. You will have a unique login portal where you can complete your application at your own pace.
We suggest starting early to give yourself time to complete each section.
Can I apply if I want to be in a trade school or union, but I am not a member yet?
Yes, you can apply if you are actively pursuing an apprenticeship in either one (i.e., if you are working for a union contractor but have not yet been accepted into the union or if you are a high school senior with an apprenticeship to start upon graduation).