Rees Scholarship Foundation – Veterans Program

Scholarship Description

The Rees Scholarship Foundation offers multiple scholarship programs to support the HVACR industry. Each year, the foundation’s Veterans Program awards scholarships of up to $2,000 each to qualified veterans who are enrolled in an HVACR training program at an accredited institution. Scholarship recipients also receive a free Ready to Work test through the foundation’s partnership with North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

Included in the application form are background questions, a 500-word essay, and two recommendation letters. Applicant must submit official transcripts (from high school, college, or university) sealed or provided directly by the school.

The Rees Foundation accepts applications year-round, and has two review deadlines: October 1 for Fall Semester applications and June 1 for Spring Semester applications.

The scholarship money will go to the school’s accounting department and will be credited to the student’s account. Scholarship money may not be used for more than two semesters. Unused scholarship money shall be returned to the Rees Foundation. Application will be submitted online. If the school is unable to submit an official electronic transcript, they should send a sealed official transcript via traditional mail.

Eligibility Requirements

• Served in any military service
• Special military service requirements
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• copy of DD214

How To Apply