The Tools for Success Scholarship
Helping the Next Generation Build What’s Next
ShareMyToolbox is proud to offer The Tools for Success Scholarship — created to support students pursuing careers in construction and the skilled trades. We’re offering up to ten $500 scholarships each year to help cover tuition, required tools, and course materials.
Whether you’re headed to trade school, starting an apprenticeship, or working toward a degree in construction management, we want to invest in your future.
THE 2025 APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED. STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR 2025 WINNERS!
For Students & Applicants
Scholarship Details:
- Awards: Up to ten scholarships of $500 each per year
- Use of Funds: Must be used for tuition, enrollment fees, books, tools, or equipment required by your school or program
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Key Dates
Applications Open: Late April 2025
Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025
Winners Announced: August 15, 2025
Funds Disbursed: September 2025
Who Can Apply?
You’re eligible if you:
- Are a U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal resident
- Are enrolled or accepted into a construction-related program (trade school, apprenticeship, or college)
- Are a high school senior, current student, or adult changing careers
- Are sponsored by a current ShareMyToolbox customer
(Don’t worry — it’s easier than it sounds! More on that below.)
ShareMyToolbox employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
How to Apply
- Find a Sponsor:
You’ll need to be recommended by a current ShareMyToolbox Business or Enterprise customer. This could be your employer, a contractor you’ve worked with, or someone in your network who uses ShareMyToolbox. - Gather Your Materials:
- Completed online application
- A 500–800 word essay:
“Why I Chose a Career in the Trades & How I Plan to Make an Impact in the Industry.” - Proof of enrollment (acceptance letter or transcript)
- Sponsor form or letter of recommendation from your ShareMyToolbox sponsor
- Submit Before the Deadline:
Applications are due by July 31, 2025
For ShareMyToolbox Customers (Sponsors)
Support the Future of the Trades
As a ShareMyToolbox Business or Enterprise customer, you can sponsor a student or emerging professional in your network — a current apprentice, intern, employee’s child, or a promising student you know.
What’s Involved?
- Fill out a quick Sponsor Form where you:
- Confirm your customer status
- Share why you’re recommending the applicant
- Give permission to use your company name/logo if your applicant wins
- There’s no financial obligation — we fund the scholarship. You’re just endorsing a great candidate and helping them take the next step.
Why Participate?
- Support workforce development in your trade and region
- Celebrate the up-and-coming talent in your company or community
- Be recognized as a champion for the future of construction
Ready to Get Started?
👉 [Apply Now] – For students and applicants
👉 [Sponsor a Student] – For ShareMyToolbox customers
Frequently Asked Questions
For Students & Applicants
For Sponsors (ShareMyToolbox Customers)
View Official Rules
The Tools for Success Scholarship
Official Rules & Eligibility Guidelines
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal resident.
- Be enrolled or accepted into a trade school, apprenticeship, or construction-related college/university program.
- Be a high school senior, current student, or adult learner switching careers.
- Be sponsored by a current ShareMyToolbox Business or Enterprise customer (don’t worry — we explain this below).
- Not be an employee or immediate family member of someone at ShareMyToolbox.
Family and friends of our paying customers are more than welcome to apply!
What You’ll Need
To apply, you’ll submit:
- A completed online application.
- A 500–800 word essay titled:
“Why I Chose a Career in the Trades & How I Plan to Make an Impact in the Industry.” - Proof of enrollment, such as a transcript or acceptance letter.
- A Sponsor Form filled out by a ShareMyToolbox customer (they’ll share why they’re supporting you, and give us permission to use their name/logo if you win).
How Winners Are Chosen
A selection committee made up of ShareMyToolbox leadership and one industry guest will review applications based on:
- Passion for the Trades
Shown through your essay and any hands-on experience (internships, projects, etc.) - Career Goals & Impact
Clear goals, and how you want to make a difference in the field - Performance
We’re not just looking for straight-A students — we want dedication and effort. We’ll look at transcripts and sponsor recommendations.
We also aim to spread awards across different regions, trades, and sponsors, with a limit of one winner per sponsor each year.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: April 2025
- Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025
- Winners Announced: August 15, 2025
- Funds Disbursed: September 2025
Exact dates will be posted on our website and in all official announcements.
Award Details
We’re offering up to ten $500 scholarships per year. The funds must be used for:
- Tuition or school fees
- Tools or materials required for your course or training
We do this to keep things non-taxable — if funds are used for other purposes, recipients may be responsible for any tax implications.
If You Win…
We’d love to celebrate you! Winners agree to:
- Let us share your name, school, trade, and story (with a headshot) on our website and social media.
- Participate in a short follow-up interview for a blog or social post.
- Let us check in down the road to see how things are going (because we care!).
The Fine Print
- Incomplete applications or those missing required documents won’t be considered.
- All decisions made by the selection committee are final.
- Scholarship awards are not renewable, but past applicants are welcome to reapply in future years.
- We reserve the right to modify or cancel the scholarship program at any time. But don’t worry — if you’ve already been awarded a scholarship, it won’t affect your funds.