adult opportunity scholarship application now open

The application for Trades + Tech Education Foundation Adult Opportunity Scholarships is now open! Fall scholarship awards provide funding for spring classes and programming beginning in January 2026. The deadline is November 15, 2025. Please see the Scholarships page to access the application and guidelines.

Adult Opportunity Scholarships provide financial assistance for in-person classes and programs that help individuals in the Piedmont region of Virginia access the information and training to become skilled workers. Applications for online classes are currently not accepted.