After the first scholarship was awarded last year in memory of Sarah Lloyd, a young mechanic who died in a car accident in 2017, the cause gained enough support to fund three scholarships worth $2000 this year.

"We always knew it was going to grow, but this is amazing. We've had great fundraising results and a lot of help from a lot of people," Sarah's father Daniel Lloyd said.

"Some areas have that real archaic mindset still, there's bullying and sexism, so it can be hard for women and that's why we want to offer that support through mentoring as well as just money."

This year, the scholarship involves a 12 month mentoring program for recipients to help guide them through their apprenticeships.

Cathy LeCerf of ATEL employment services assists with the scholarship fund and said the mentoring was an extra step to promote a healthy career, and "not just about flashing cash around".

"We have a genuine heartfelt interest in these women's careers," she said.

"We need to thank the employers of these young women too, they have really embraced women in a male-dominated trade so it's amazing to have that foresight and really back the cause."

Taylah Gerecke was one apprentice from Albury who received the scholarship to help with her career as an electrotechnology electrician.

"It is an unfortunate circumstance that we are here, but I am still very proud to be here nonetheless," the 21-year-old said.

"I take great pride in what I and the other three girls have achieved, and hope we can all stand together to carry on Sarah's legacy and be as successful as she was in our chosen trade.

"I hope to inspire young women to follow a non-typical trade and pursue their dreams despite the hardships that often come with."

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Boilermaker apprentice from Gulong, Madeline Jackson, also received the scholarship and the 18 year old said it was a very special day.

"Being able to get one of the scholarships is so inspiring and I am so grateful," she said.

Miss Jackson encouraged all women with an interest in trades to follow their dreams.

"I'm the only woman in my workplace in the trade, and I love working alongside the blokes, they make every day enjoyable, they don't discriminate, they look after me, and they help me out, so I would really recommend working in a non-traditional role like this," she said.

19-year-old carpentry apprentice Kasey Burton was the third young woman awarded the scholarship.

"It's a great opportunity to pursue my career, my family and friends have been a huge support with involvement in trades work too, and all the support makes this possible in the end," the Armidale girl said.

Looking forward, Sarah's parents Tracey Lloyd and Daniel Lloyd said they hoped to expand the scholarships focus on schools and TAFE to promote women in trades.

"It's a movement we really want to push," Mrs Lloyd said.

"Sarah was our live wire, a go getter, and would be absolutely honoured to support these other young women in her name."