The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2026 scholarship program.
With 80 students selected to receive scholarship awards, the Foundation set a new milestone for the most scholarships it has ever awarded in a single year. These winners have been awarded funding totaling up to $200,000. Applicants had to be plumbing or HVAC apprentices or trade school students, or college students pursuing studies directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.
Helping to boost the number of awards available this year were newly created scholarships sponsored by Bernzomatic and Zoeller Pump Company. Bernzomatic’s support was particularly notable, as the company provided support for 18 awards. HomeServe also expanded the number of awards it sponsored for the current program year.
This year’s set of winners includes 52 apprentices and trade school students plus 28 college students.
“We’re proud to continue providing these awards to help make a career in the skilled trades more accessible,” says Foundation Chair Patrick Wallner of Wallner Plumbing in Redding, California. “The continued support of our sponsors and donors is what makes this program possible. They recognize the importance of investing in the next generation of skilled trades professionals and helping build a strong future for our industry.”
The full list of scholarship sponsors includes A.O. Smith, Bernzomatic, Bradford White Corporation, Delta Faucet Company, Ferguson Cares Foundation, Home Depot Pro, HomeServe, InSinkErator, RIDGID, State Water Heaters and Zoeller Pump Company. Additional funding was provided by the Massachusetts PHCC Auxiliary, the PHCC Past National Officers, Bill Jones, Gerry Kennedy, the estate of Gil Meyerowitz and by the generous donations made by PHCC contractors.
The 2027 PHCC Educational Foundation scholarship program will open for applications in January, with all submission materials due by May 1. Information on the scholarship program, plus full details on the 2026 scholarship winners can be found at phccfoundation.org/scholarships.
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