Advance your career in the skilled trades - with some help from FCPS ACE

Apply for a
$1,000 Scholarship
November 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026

If you’re seeking training and accreditation for a career in the Electrical or Plumbing trades, FCPS ACE can help you get started with a certified Apprenticeship program and a $1,000 scholarship toward your classes.

Apply November 1 through December 31 for a class starting in February, 2027.

Explore the programs available which will open for registration on December 7, 2026

Important Details:
 

• The Application window for Winter 2026 Trades Scholarships is November 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
  Applications submitted before November 1, 2026 or after December 31, 2026 will not be considered.
   
• Students must specify which Skilled Trade class through FCPS ACE they plan to take. Please see our Trades Apprenticeship courses to select a class and find the class details you will need.
   
• Please be sure to fill out the application completely. Applications using A.I. will be discarded.
   
• By applying, you acknowledge that there is no guarantee of a scholarship.
   
• By applying, you acknowledge that any scholarship which is awarded is for a specific class and for a specific date. If you withdraw from the class, the scholarship funds will be returned to the ACE Foundation for distribution to other qualified students, and in no instance will scholarship funds be paid out directly to any student.
   
• You are expected to pay all tuition and fees that exceed the awarded scholarship. Payment plans may be available.
   
•  It is the responsibility of the student to attend all class sessions.

Apply for Your Scholarship

If you have any questions about the scholarship application process or pursuing an education and career in the trades, please email educationalcounseling@fcps.edu before applying.