Harbor Freight Schools for Tools

The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence honors outstanding skilled trades teachers in U.S. public high schools. Open to educators in fields like carpentry, welding, HVAC, and transportation mechanics, the prize supports those who teach hands-on trades that build, repair, and maintain essential structures and systems. Applicants must be current faculty at a U.S. public high school. The 2025 application deadlines are May 2 for Round 1 and July 11 for Round 2.

Award Amount: $2,000-$50,000

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