General HVAC Scholarships
NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation
Established in 1963, the NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) helps bring qualified talent to the construction industry, by providing them with opportunities to gain higher education.
Every year, it awards over $100,000 to students in construction-related programs. It offers two scholarships: the Undergraduate Scholarship and the Construction Trades Scholarship.
Students for the undergraduate scholarship must be enrolled in a degree program focused on construction in the United States and must have a minimum of one remaining term of study that leads to an associate degree in construction. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For the Construction Trades Scholarship, students must be currently enrolled in a qualifying construction-related training program, which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training or the equivalent. They must be obtaining training in a construction-related craft or trade.
- Deadline: February 28, 2024
- Amount: $500 to $2,500
Stewart Richey Construction Scholarship
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) offers various scholarship opportunities to qualifying students. The college is supported by many organizations and community individuals. The scholarships are dedicated to students in disciplines such as HVAC, culinary arts, allied health, and nursing.
The Stewart Richey Construction Scholarship is awarded to Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College students who have completed one semester of HVAC or welding programs. Students must be enrolled at least part-time and be in good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. They must also be Stewart Richey employees or children of employees and participate in a 16-hour job shadow program.
- Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Amount: $500 per semester, awarded for three semesters
EGIA Foundation HVAC Hero Scholarship
The EGIA Foundation Scholarship Program provides $2,500 annually to 20 students nationwide who are interested in or currently pursuing a degree or technical certificate in the areas of HVAC, especially at the residential level. This can also include an interest in green or sustainable home design and technology.
Students attending or planning to attend a vocational school, approved technical institute or accredited community college are eligible to apply. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, and preference is also given to applicants aged between 18 and 26. Students are also asked what inspired them to go into this field.
- Deadline: May 2024 (estimated)
- Amounts: $2,500 (20 awards available)
The PHCC (Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors) Educational Foundation makes funding available to students who want to pursue training in these three core fields (plumbing, heating, and cooling). Students could be active in trade schools, apprenticeships, community colleges, or four-year degree programs.
In 2023, The organization funded up to 57 scholarships worth up to $139,000. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must enroll in or plan to enroll in a PHCC-approved plumbing or HVAC-R apprentice program, a full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year college, technical college, or trade school, or a full-time undergraduate degree program.
The PHC National Auxiliary has additional funds available. Applicants must be part of a recognized program and currently working in one of these trades.
- Deadline: May 1, 2024
- Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 (50+ awards available)
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides up to $10,000 annually in scholarships to qualified students. Over 33 years, it has funded nearly $4 million to over 450 students. Through its scholarships, it seeks to motivate prospective students worldwide to pursue a technology or engineering career in the HVAC-R field, part of the STEM industry.
Available scholarships include those from regional chapters of ASHRAE and school-specific scholarships and high school seniors interested in this field. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in an ASHRAE-recognized engineering or engineering technology program and meet other requirements, including a 3.0 GPA and three letters of recommendation. Financial needs and potential service or leadership in the profession are also considered.
- Deadlines: May 1, 2024; December 1, 2024
- Amount: Up to $10,000 (50+ awards available)
The Rees Scholarship Foundation has funds that pay for one or two semesters for students enrolled in an HVAC-R and water heating technician program accredited through the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) or a school requiring the Industry Competency Exam (ICE). The foundation offers several scholarships to support professionals wanting to work in the HVAC industry.
For eligibility, students must submit two letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay, and educational transcripts. This program began in 2003 and has funded more than $1 million to over 700 deserving students. Scholarship recipients also receive a free ready-to-work test through the foundation’s partnership with NATE.
- Deadlines: June 1, 2024 (spring semester); October 1, 2024 (fall semester)
- Amount: Up to $2,000 to each qualified student
Trinity Warranty Solutions, one of the leading extended warranty & facility management providers for the HVAC-R industry, offers the Trinity Warranty Scholarship for students studying in trade colleges or schools to become HVAC or refrigeration technicians. Four scholarships of $2,000 each will be provided for a total of $8,000.
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must be planning to enroll or must be currently enrolled in an HVAC-R program at an accredited trade school or college for the entire 2024-2025 academic year. They must be pursuing a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree in HVAC-R and must be US Citizens, US Nationals, and US permanent residents.
- Deadline: December 2024 (estimated)
- Amount: $2,000 (four awards)
Trade Academy HVAC Scholarship
This scholarship program is administered by Trade Academy in partnership with Housecall Pro, a field service management app for service professionals to automate and grow their businesses. Trade Academy is the ultimate resource hub for HVAC students and job seekers.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to pursue or currently pursuing a certificate, diploma, or technical degree in HVAC at an accredited two-year college, vocational school, technical school, or other trade-related institution for the entire 2023-24 academic year. They must be U.S. citizens, US nationals, or US permanent residents. There will be 20 scholarships awarded for $2,500 each.
- Deadline: December 2024 (estimated)
- Amount: $2,500 (20 awards available)
