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Rules and Regulations for Candidates Applying to Trades by Tony Scholarship Fund.

  • The HVAC Scholarship Fund is established to support and encourage individuals pursuing a career in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) by providing financial assistance for educational programs or certifications.

  • To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

    1. Age & Citizenship

      • Must be at least 18 years of age.

      • Must be a legal resident or citizen of the United States.

    2. Educational Intent

      • Must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited HVAC training program, trade school, or technical college.

      • Proof of enrollment or acceptance letter is required at the time of application.

    3. Academic Standing

      • High school diploma or GED required.

      • Minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for those with recent academic history.

    4. Career Goals

      • Must demonstrate genuine interest in pursuing a career in the HVAC industry through a written personal statement.

    5. Financial Need

      • While not the sole deciding factor, financial need will be considered. Applicants may be asked to provide documentation.

  • All applications must include the following:

    1. Completed Application Form

    2. Personal Statement (500–1000 words) addressing:

      • Why you are pursuing a career in HVAC

      • How this scholarship will impact your goals

      • Any relevant experience or challenges you’ve overcome

    3. One Letter of Recommendation

      • Preferably from a teacher, employer, or mentor in a relevant trade or academic field.

    4. Resume (Optional but recommended)

    5. Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance

    6. High school Transcript or GED Certificate 

    • All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

    • Selection is based on merit, personal motivation, alignment with HVAC industry goals and financial need.

    • Finalists may be invited to a brief interview

    • The scholarship amount and number of recipients vary annually depending on available funds and are subject to change at the discretion of the scholarship committee 

    • Funds are paid directly to the institution or training provider unless otherwise specified.

    • Award announcements will be made by TBD

    • Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic or program performance

    • Funds must be used for tuition, books, supplies or related educational expenses.

    • If a recipient withdraws from the program, unused funds must be returned.

    • Previous recipients may apply again but must submit a new application and demonstrate continued eligibility.

  • The HVAC Scholarship Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

  • For questions or additional information, please contact:
    Tbts@hellasairtemp.com

Download the application form here.