Scholarships

The Tennessee Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, Inc. has established an annual Scholarship Award to honor and further the education of worthy students as selected by its Scholarship Committee.  Click the link at the bottom of the page for the TN PHCC application. Application deadline is March 1, 2026.  

Visit the PHCC National website for more scholarship opportunities. Their due date is May 1, 2026.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship award, the applicant must be  either (a) the spouse, child or grandchild of a contractor or industry  council member, who has been a member in good standing of the Tennessee  Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the application date, or a spouse, child or  grandchild of a deceased member who met such membership requirement; or,  (b) the spouse, child or grandchild of an employee who has been  employed for a minimum of one (1) year by a contractor who is a member  of the Tennessee Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors.  Applicants must be sponsored by the member contractor. 

To qualify for this Award, the applicant must be: (a) A graduate or a  candidate for graduation within six (6) months of a high school in the  public school system of Tennessee, or a graduate or a candidate for  graduation within six (6) months of a recognized private or denominational school at the high school level; or (b) have successfully  completed GED equivalency; or (c) a student in good standing already  enrolled in a college, university or trade school.  The applicant must be a student of good standing and must have maintained a scholastic average of C or better for the previous two (2) years of academic course of study preceding the date of application. 

Preference will be given to students planning to pursue a degree in engineering or business or intend to enroll in a program specific to the plumbing or HVAC trade.  Payments of the scholarship award shall be made directly to the college, university or trade school of the recipient's choice at the beginning of his/her first semester/quarter of study. The funds will not be payable if student does not enroll. Applicants must make an application each year for eligibility.