September 1, 2026
Rees Scholarship Foundation — HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program
Direct application
Up to $2,000
Eligibility
Major
Skilled Trades
Education level
Trade or vocational
About this scholarship
Students enrolled in an accredited U.S. HVACR or water heating technician program may apply year-round through AHRI for the Rees Scholarship Foundation HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program.
Awards are up to $2,000 per recipient, plus a free NATE Ready-to-Work exam. Funds are credited to the student's school account.
Submit an application, 500-word essay, two recommendations, and official transcripts. The Clifford H. Ted Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation supports recruitment and training of future HVACR technicians.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Application
- 500-word essay
- Two recommendations
- Official transcripts
- Awards include a free NATE Ready-to-Work examination.
- Deadline evidence is inconsistent: the description says applications may be submitted year-round while the structured field gives September 1, 2026.