PHCC Educational Foundation Expands Scholarship Program

The cost of technical training can be a significant barrier for new entrants considering a trades career, especially for those balancing family expenses or living on early-career wages. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association Educational Foundation is expanding the number of awards offered through its scholarship program in 2026 to help ease that burden and keep individuals moving forward in their careers.

The Foundation plans to award 75 scholarships totaling $180,000 to plumbing and HVACR apprentices employed by PHCC—National Association members, students enrolled in plumbing or HVAC programs at trade schools or community colleges and college students pursuing degrees directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.

The application form is 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; trade school and college students may submit recommendations from an instructor or academic advisor. Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $10,000, with most awards set at $3,000. All application materials must be submitted by May 1. The scholarship program is funded through contributions from contractors and support from corporate partners.