Since launching in 2018, the HVAC HERO Scholarship from Electric and Gas Industries Association (EGIA) has provided tuition assistance to nearly 100 students pursuing an HVAC education, totaling over $200,000 in awards. They have attended over 60 schools and have become positive contributors to contracting organizations in nearly 30 states.
EGIA announced in February that the HVAC HERO Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Application requirements:
- Students must be enrolled* or plan to enroll in an HVAC technical program** at an accredited institution
- Students must be US Citizens, US Nationals or US Permanent Residents based on US Department of Education
- Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in their previous coursework
- Students Must be pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Certificate or Diploma from an HVAC technical program.
*Current students must continue to be enrolled throughout the full duration of the scholarship year – example: enrolled through January 1, 2024 for the 2023-2024 scholarship cycle
**Applicants are required to upload documentation that the eligible HVAC program is offered at the school applied to/enrolled. Employees and children of employees of EGIA and the EGIA Foundation are ineligible to apply.