Fund the
Next Generation.
If the government can repay student loans for four-year degrees, we can fund the people getting started in the trades — whether they need a car to get to work, tools to show up on day one, or resources to pass their certification.
No bureaucracy. No red tape. Just real people helping real people get to work.
The Barrier
Isn't Ambition.
Most kids who want to get into the trades aren't stopped by a lack of drive. They're stopped by a $400 tool kit they can't afford, a car that won't start, or a $200 certification exam they can't pay for.
The government spent billions forgiving student loans for four-year degrees. Meanwhile, a kid trying to become an electrician can't afford the boots to walk onto the job site.
The Bluecollarship exists to close that gap — one grant at a time.
Transportation
A reliable car or bus pass to get to the job site. You can't earn if you can't show up.
Example: $800 for a used vehicle repair or 3 months of transit passes
Tools & Equipment
A starter tool set for the trade. Most apprenticeships require you to show up with your own.
Example: $300–$600 for a basic trade tool kit
Study & Licensing
Books, prep courses, and exam fees for certifications and licensing.
Example: $150–$400 for ASE, EPA 608, or OSHA 10 prep
Work Gear
Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and PPE required on day one.
Example: $200–$350 for a full PPE starter kit
Fund a
Future Tradesperson.
Every dollar goes directly to an apprentice who needs it. Pick an amount or enter your own.
$100 could cover work boots and PPE gear for one apprentice.
Donations are processed via email coordination. A team member will follow up within 48 hours.
Need a
Hand Up?
If you're starting an apprenticeship or trade program and need financial help to get there, apply below. Be honest. Tell us your story. That's all we need.
- Enrolled in or accepted to an apprenticeship or trade program
- Demonstrate a specific financial need (tools, transportation, gear, licensing)
- Committed to completing your program
- Open to all ages, backgrounds, and trades
Spread the Word.
Share this page with someone who needs it, or with someone who can help fund it. The more people who know this exists, the more lives we change.