The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding the number of awards offered through its scholarship programme in 2026.
Supplied by PHCC Educational Foundation
The Foundation plans to award 75 scholarships totaling USD180 000 to plumbing and HVACR apprentices employed by PHCC—National Association members, students enrolled in plumbing or HVAC programMEs at trade schools or community colleges, and college students pursuing degrees directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.
The application form is now available at phccfoundation.org/scholarships. Applicants must answer five questions about their interest in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry and submit a letter of recommendation. Apprentices can secure a recommendation from their PHCC member contractor employer, while trade school and college students may submit recommendations from an instructor or academic advisor. Scholarship awards range from USD1 500 to USD10 000, with most awards set at USD3 000. All application materials must be submitted by 1 May 2026.
The PHCC Educational Foundation’s scholarship program is funded through generous contributions from contractors and support from corporate partners, including A. O. Smith, Bradford White Corporation, Delta Faucet Company, Ferguson Cares Foundation, Home Depot Pro, InSinkErator, RIDGID, Scorpion Home Services Marketing, State Water Heaters, and Sterling (a Kohler Brand).
“We don’t want to see talented people forced to step away from training simply because of cost,” said John Zink, vice-president of development and communications for the PHCC Educational Foundation. “These scholarships help to remove that obstacle. That can mean helping an apprentice get enrolled, supporting a technician trying to advance, or allowing an employer to redirect training dollars where they’re needed most. At the end of the day, it’s about strengthening careers and building a more sustainable workforce for our industry.”
Source: Supplied by PHCC Educational Foundation
