Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship 2026

Overview

The Home Depot Foundation funds the Path to Pro Scholarship for students enrolled in or accepted to skilled-trades training programmes, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. The 2026 cycle closes 30 June 2026. The Foundation gives priority weighting to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

Benefits

• Scholarship award to cover tuition and fees at accredited trade schools and community colleges.
• Priority pathway for veterans and military families.
• Recognition by The Home Depot Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the largest home-improvement retailer in the U.S.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited trade school, community college, or skilled-trades training programme.
• Field of study must be a skilled trade: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, construction management, or similar.
• Veterans, active military, and military spouses are explicitly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum GPA and additional requirements are detailed in the application packet on the source page.

How to apply

1. Open the source link to register on the Path to Pro platform.
2. Complete the scholarship application, personal information, enrolment or acceptance verification, programme details, and short essay responses.
3. Veterans and military applicants should upload their proof of service for priority consideration.
4. Submit before 30 June 2026.
5. Recipients are notified by email and funds are paid directly to the institution.

Note: the Path to Pro scholarship URL has been intermittent, if the link returns an error, try www.homedepot.com/c/Foundation or contact the Home Depot Foundation directly.