50% Off Tuition for High-Wage Manufacturing & Technology Careers
The world runs on skilled technicians. From advanced manufacturing floors to automated production lines, from robotics to precision maintenance — industries across our region are looking for highly trained professionals who can keep systems running, solve problems, and lead innovation.
Now, Southwest Tech is investing in you.
Through a new U.S. Department of Energy grant limited-time scholarship opportunity, eligible students can receive:
50% Off Tuition + Fees
Estimated value: up to $2,500 per student, per semester
Eligible Programs
This scholarship applies to students entering careers that power the backbone of Southwest Wisconsin's economy:
In these programs, you'll learn to:
- Troubleshoot and repair complex industrial systems
- Work hands-on with automation and robotics
- Program and maintain advanced control systems
- Solve real-world problems that keep businesses running
These are high-wage, high-demand careers where:
- Employers actively compete for graduates
- Many students receive job offers before graduation
- Wages are strong and continue to grow
- Your skills directly support local industry and rural communities
When you choose this path, you're not just earning a degree. You're fueling the economy of Southwest Wisconsin. And this scholarship is our investment in you — and in the future we're building together.
Scholarship Details
Who is eligible?
- New students accepted into one of the eligible degree programs
- Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon acceptance date.
- Full-time enrollment required
Registration Deadline
To guarantee your scholarship:
You must be registered for classes by May 29, 2026.
If funds remain available after that date, a new deadline may be announced.
Take the Next Step
- Fill out our interest form
- Meet with advisor John Ritcher
- Apply to one of the eligible degree programs
- Get accepted
- Register for classes before May 29, 2026
- Secure your 50% scholarship
Opportunities like this don't last — and they don't come around often. If you've been thinking about starting a career in industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical systems, or automation this is your moment!