We believe that college should be affordable for everyone. Luckily, there are school scholarships available to students who have financial need and the initiative to apply.

Ranken provides both merit- and need-based scholarship funding to students who qualify and apply in time. We’ll also help you find a variety of scholarships for technical schools that are provided by donors and organizations. Our goal is to help students pay for their tuition, books, tools and other expenses through our many scholarship options.

When To Apply

Scholarship applications are available for download beginning April 1 each year, and will be awarded for the following academic year. Different tech school scholarships each have their own set of criteria and deadline dates. Download our Scholarship Guide to get all of the details on scholarships offered at the college. Or if it’s between April 1st – June 1st, scroll down to the bottom of the page to get applications!

Questions? Nolan Rogers, Ranken’s scholarship counselor, is here to help. Contact him at 314-286-3673 or [email protected].

How To Apply

In order to be considered for any financial need-based scholarships for technical schools, you must first file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You can complete your FAFSA online, or visit the Financial Aid Office at Ranken for assistance.

Make Sure You’re Eligible

We want to help you get as much funding as you can, but there are a few things that can disqualify you. Be aware and make sure you can get the scholarships you need!

  • Incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered. Read the scholarship instructions carefully, and make sure you’ve submitted all of the application materials.
  • During the selection process, priority of funding will be given to first-time college students seeking their first degree.
  • If a student is currently in default status on a previous student loan, that student will not be eligible to receive Ranken’s tech school scholarships. If you’re not sure about your loan status, or need help figuring out how to get out of default, contact our Financial Aid Office.
  • Late applications will not be considered. All applications must be received in the Financial Aid Office by the deadline date.

Not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship. But remember: you’re much more likely to receive one or more scholarships for technical schools if you submit your application early.

Student Status Scholarship Name Criteria Deadline Application
New/Continuing Students James Berges Family Foundation STEM Scholarship (2026-2027)

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Up to $3,500+

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

Continuing Students General Scholarship for Continuing Ranken Technical College Students (2026-2027)

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Varies

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New Students General Scholarship for New Ranken Technical College Students (2026-2027)

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Varies

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New Students David Ranken Scholarship (2026-2027)

For recent high school graduates entering Rank full-time in the Fall with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above
Award Amount: Up to $1,000

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New Students Monticello College Foundation Scholarship (2026-2027)

For first year students
Award Amount: Up to $3500+

 

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New/Continuing Students Alumni Scholarship (2026-2027)

For Ranken Alumni or family of Ranken alumni
Award Amount: Up to $1,000

06/01/2026

PDF Application – Online Application

New Students CASA Scholarship for Normandy High School (2026-2027)

Graduate(s) of the Center for Center for Academic & Social Advancement at Normandy High School in St. Louis, MO
Award Amount: Up to $5,000+

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New Students Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation Scholarship (2026-2027)

For 1st year students who reside in the Metropolitan St. Louis area
Award Amount: Varies

 

06/1/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

New Students Red Bud Industries Scholarship (2026-2027)

1st year students enrolled in Electrical Control Systems, Electrical Systems Design, Electrical Automation, Advanced Precision Machining, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology and Welding Technology that have graduated from one of the following schools:

  • Red Bud High School (Red Bud, IL)
  • Mascoutah High School (Mascoutah, IL)
  • Belleville East High School (Belleville, IL)
  • Metro East Lutheran High School (Edwardsville, IL)
  • Belleville West High School (Belleville, IL)
  • New Athens High School (New Athens, IL)
  • Chester High School (Chester, IL)
  • O’Fallon Township High School (O’Fallon, IL)
  • Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School (Evansville, IL)
  • Pinckneyville High School (Pinckneyville, IL)
  • Columbia High School (Columbia, IL)
  • Sparta High School (Sparta, IL)
  • Freeburg High School (Freeburg, IL)
  • Steeleville High School (Steeleville, IL)
  • Lutheran High School (St. Louis, MO)
  • Trico High School (Trico, IL)
  • Marissa High School (Marissa, IL)

Award Amount: Up to $5,000+

06/01/2026

PDF ApplicationOnline Application

Scholarship
Name: James Berges Family Foundation STEM Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: Up to $3,500+
Criteria:

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Up to $3,500+

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: General Scholarship for Continuing Ranken Technical College Students (2026-2027)
Amount: Varies
Criteria:

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Varies

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: General Scholarship for New Ranken Technical College Students (2026-2027)
Amount: Varies
Criteria:

For All Ranken Students
Award Amount: Varies

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: David Ranken Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: Up to $1000
Criteria:

For recent high school graduates entering Rank full-time in the Fall with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above
Award Amount: Up to $1,000

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: Monticello College Foundation Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: Up to $3500+
Criteria:

For first year students
Award Amount: Up to $3500+

 

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: Alumni Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: Up to $1000+
Criteria:

For Ranken Alumni or family of Ranken alumni
Award Amount: Up to $1,000

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: CASA Scholarship for Normandy High School (2026-2027)
Amount: $5,000+
Criteria:

Graduate(s) of the Center for Center for Academic & Social Advancement at Normandy High School in St. Louis, MO
Award Amount: Up to $5,000+

Deadline:

06/01/2026

Name: Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: Varies
Criteria:

For 1st year students who reside in the Metropolitan St. Louis area
Award Amount: Varies

 

Deadline:

06/1/2026

Name: Red Bud Industries Scholarship (2026-2027)
Amount: $5,000
Criteria:

1st year students enrolled in Electrical Control Systems, Electrical Systems Design, Electrical Automation, Advanced Precision Machining, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology and Welding Technology that have graduated from one of the following schools:

  • Red Bud High School (Red Bud, IL)
  • Mascoutah High School (Mascoutah, IL)
  • Belleville East High School (Belleville, IL)
  • Metro East Lutheran High School (Edwardsville, IL)
  • Belleville West High School (Belleville, IL)
  • New Athens High School (New Athens, IL)
  • Chester High School (Chester, IL)
  • O’Fallon Township High School (O’Fallon, IL)
  • Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School (Evansville, IL)
  • Pinckneyville High School (Pinckneyville, IL)
  • Columbia High School (Columbia, IL)
  • Sparta High School (Sparta, IL)
  • Freeburg High School (Freeburg, IL)
  • Steeleville High School (Steeleville, IL)
  • Lutheran High School (St. Louis, MO)
  • Trico High School (Trico, IL)
  • Marissa High School (Marissa, IL)

Award Amount: Up to $5,000+

Deadline:

06/01/2026