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Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation SkillsUSA Scholarship

The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, an AHRI Charitable Foundation, in partnership with SkillsUSA, is proud to offer eight one-time, merit based $2,500 scholarships to SkillsUSA students who are currently enrolled in HVACR or a general construction program and who will be pursuing college/postsecondary career training in the HVACR industry. The scholarship is intended to provide tuition support in the 2023/2024 school year.

Applications must be submitted via the online form to the national office of SkillsUSA for review and determination by midnight EDT April 30. Recipients will be informed on May 15.

Requirements:

To apply for the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation SkillsUSA Scholarship, applicants:

  • Must be a SkillsUSA member
  • Must be must be currently enrolled in an HVACR or General Construction program
  • Must be planning to study HVACR at the college/postsecondary level in the 2023-2024 school year
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation from their HVACR instructor
  • Must submit a current resume with their application

The award will be based upon:

  • The merit of the content answering the essay question, “Why did you want to pursue a career in the HVAC industry?” (400 – 500 words).
  • Proficiency of the SkillsUSA Framework skills demonstrated throughout the application, resume, and recommendation letter.

In addition, consideration will also include:

  • Did the student compete in a SkillsUSA competition at the local, state, or national level?
  • If so, what contest?
  • Did the student earn a gold, silver, or bronze medal?
  • If the contest was not HVACR, but instead a leadership or occupationally related contest, include a written statement as to how the contest relates to an HVACR career (250 words max).

Awardees of the scholarship must submit their first semester tuition invoice from their postsecondary education program to receive scholarship funds. Funds will be distributed directly to the postsecondary institution.

Apply online today.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association Scholarships

PHCC Educational Foundation scholarships are available to apprentice and trade school students enrolled in plumbing or HVACR apprentice programs and to college students pursuing an industry-related degree. Applications are available from January until the submission deadline of May 1st each year. Check eligibility requirements and apply at phccfoundation.org/scholarships.