WHVACR Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Women in HVACR
Congratulations — you’ve chosen a great career path! Opportunities for women in HVACR continue to expand. With industry forecasts citing a large wave of retirements in the near future (over one-third of the U.S. workforce projected to retire within five years) and an estimated need for about 86,000 new HVACR professionals over the next five years, Women in HVACR (WHVACR) is committed to helping close that gap by supporting qualified, deserving candidates.
2026 Scholarships
- WHVACR is pleased to increase our 2026 scholarship program to six awards of $5,000 each.
Who is eligible
Scholarships are open to women pursuing education that prepares them for a career in HVACR.
Scholarship A — Technical College / Trade School
- Current female students enrolled in a trade or technical college program aimed at HVACR employment.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0.
- Completed application and an essay (see essay requirements below). Essay must be at least 500 words.
Scholarship B — Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program
- Current female students enrolled in a four-year college pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to HVACR.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0.
- Completed application and an essay (see essay requirements below). Essay must be at least 500 words.
Essay (required — address all five prompts in one essay)
1. What inspired you to pursue a career in the HVACR industry?
2. What are your long-term professional goals related to this field?
3. How will an HVACR career contribute positively to your professional objectives and career trajectory?
4. Explain the importance of your chosen major today and looking forward.
5. What do you see as the most pressing issues facing your field right now?
Application materials (complete application must include)
- Scholarship application (available on our website)
- Essay answering the five prompts (minimum 500 words)
- Cover letter
- Headshot (photo)
- At least two reference letters
- Official or unofficial transcript showing GPA
- Proof of current enrollment/attendance at your trade school, technical college, or four-year institution
How to submit
- Send your completed packet (application, essay, cover letter, transcript, references, headshot, and enrollment verification) via email or postal mail to the address provided on the scholarship webpage.
Deadlines and timeline
- Applications submitted by June 1 (any year) will be considered for that year’s scholarships (e.g., submissions received before June 1, 2026 are eligible for the 2026 awards).
- Applications received after June 1 will be considered for the following year.
- Selection will be finalized by the end of June; winners are typically announced sometime between July and August each year.
Award disbursement
- Scholarship funds are paid after submission of proof of attendance for the semester.
If you have questions about the application or required materials, please consult the scholarship page on our website or contact WHVACR directly.