New Hampshire: scholarships, apprenticeships and free training
Free college, apprenticeship doors, free training and scholarships for New Hampshire residents. 4 listings, each with its source and last-verified date (Oct 17, 2026). Types here: Apprenticeship, Free training, Funding help, Scholarship.
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Scholarship for students of any age in short-term vocational or technical study such as automotive, plumbing, heating, construction, advanced manufacturing, computer repair or licensed nursing assistant. One online application matches you to funds you qualify for. Notification within six weeks of submission.
Who it is for (as stated)
New Hampshire students of any age in short-term vocational/technical programs; the committee prefers traditional trade sectors and applicants who have had little other training opportunity. Citizenship is not considered (as stated).
Cost or award (as stated)
Award amount not stated for this program on the page
Deadline or timing
Open enrollment through Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:00 pm ET.
Posts current New Hampshire registered apprenticeship openings from employers and sponsors; when we read it these included electrician (IBEW Local 490), welder/fitter, HVAC, carpenter, precision quality inspector, and others. The state workforce agency says you generally must be 16, have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be able to do the physical tasks.
Who it is for (as stated)
Generally 16+, diploma or GED, citizen or permanent resident (per NHES); each employer sets its own requirements.
NH Employment Security (NHES) via Nashua Community College's Workforce Solutions page
Nashua Community College's page says WIOA (for dislocated workers and other eligible adults) and WorkNowNH (for people on Medicaid or Granite Advantage) help students pay for approved programs. For WorkNowNH it lists up to $5,000 in tuition, $500 for books, fees and supplies, travel reimbursement and child-care registration help.
Who it is for (as stated)
WIOA: laid off, unemployed, public-benefit recipients or below a self-sufficiency income guideline (see the page). WorkNowNH: enrolled in Granite Advantage or traditional Medicaid.
Cost or award (as stated)
Varies; benefit amounts as listed by the college (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Ongoing; talk to a Career Navigator before enrolling. Some funding requires enrollment in the state program before classes start (a Reddit commenter in r/skilledtrades said the same; confirm with the program).
Tuition-free course on workplace skills (resume, interviews, communication, teamwork) with a WorkReadyNH certificate and the National Career Readiness Certificate. It is a soft-skills program, not trade training, but it is a free first step for job seekers.
Who it is for (as stated)
New Hampshire residents age 16 or older; class taught in English.
Cost or award (as stated)
Tuition free (as stated)
Deadline or timing
Ongoing; class schedules are posted by the colleges.