We know that getting started in your welding career can be costly, which is why we are always excited to share any and all financial aid or scholarship opportunities we come across that are geared towards students eager to forge a path in the skilled trades!
Today we're spotlighting a scholarship opportunity from Metal Supermarkets! They're committed to nurturing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through their trade school scholarship program and this year they've doubled their scholarship funds to $20,000, meaning that 8 lucky recipients will receive $2,500 that can be used for training from a trade school, like Earlbeck's Technical Center! 
Metal Supermarkets will award $2,500 scholarships to eight deserving students enrolled in trade school programs. This opportunity is open to citizens, permanent residents, and resident aliens legally residing in the USA or Canada who possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Eligibility criteria includes:
To take your first step towards a promising career in skilled trades, head over to Metal Supermarkets' website! There you will find more information on the scholarship and a direct link to the application.
Be prepared to submit:
The committee of Metal Supermarkets’ corporate staff and current franchisees will select the recipients of these funds. They will consider your financial need, your academic achievements and your extracurricular activities, especially those related to your chosen trade. Although this is optional, you may want to include photos of any related work you have completed that really shows off your skills in the chosen trade. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is June 30, 2026. This scholarship is a stepping stone to a rewarding career and we encourage our students to seize this chance to advance their skills without the debt! Your Future in Manufacturing Starts Here!
For more information on how Earlbeck's Technical Center can help you prepare for a successful career in manufacturing, download our welding career guide. Let's build your future together! 
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Baltimore, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center (through AACC and CCBC) 8204 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21237 Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM Phone: (410) 687-8400 Fax: (410) 687-1394 AACC Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled TradesWelder Training & Testing Center at AACC Campus
101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 Phone: (410) 687-8400 |
Beltsville, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
10792 Tucker St Beltsville, MD 20705 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (301) 937-8884 Fax: (301) 937-1811 York, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center through Johnson College 95 Aberdeen Rd York, PA 17406 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (717) 916-6611 Fax: (717) 764-1281 |
Scranton, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
4961 Birney Ave Scranton, PA 18507 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM Phone: (570) 457-8954 Welder Training & Testing Center at Johnson College Campus
3427 N Main Ave Scranton, PA 18508 Phone: (410) 687-8400 |
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*Training Compliance Notice
Pennsylvania:
All welding courses offered in Pennsylvania are Johnson College Continuing Education programs delivered at Earlbeck’s York, PA facility under Johnson College’s licensure and academic oversight. Johnson College manages registration, tuition, refunds, and student records for Pennsylvania programs.
Maryland:
In Maryland, welding classes are offered to the public through Earlbeck’s instructional partnerships with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These programs are administered through the respective colleges, which oversee enrollment, academic standards, and student records.
Intermediate and Advanced welding classes offered through our college partnerships include certification testing as part of the course. Students must pass all required tests in accordance with AWS and ASME code standards to earn welder certification.
Pennsylvania:
All welding courses offered in Pennsylvania are Johnson College Continuing Education programs delivered at Earlbeck’s York, PA facility under Johnson College’s licensure and academic oversight. Johnson College manages registration, tuition, refunds, and student records for Pennsylvania programs.
Maryland:
In Maryland, welding classes are offered to the public through Earlbeck’s instructional partnerships with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These programs are administered through the respective colleges, which oversee enrollment, academic standards, and student records.
Intermediate and Advanced welding classes offered through our college partnerships include certification testing as part of the course. Students must pass all required tests in accordance with AWS and ASME code standards to earn welder certification.
