SDAPHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

The purpose of the South Dakota Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (SDAPHCC) Educational Foundation scholarship is to help individuals prepare for careers in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry.  This scholarship is particularly intended for students enrolled in trade-related training programs in the state of South Dakota.

Two scholarships in the amount of $2000 will be available for award each year.

Applicants should be planning to seek a career in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry.

• Graduating high school seniors and non-traditional individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Part-time studies will be considered if applicant can show good cause for other than full-time studies.
• Preference will be given to those intending to or who are enrolled in a South Dakota-based training program and who will incur out of pocket expenses for said program.
• Recipients are eligible to apply a second time for a subsequent training period. No more than two awards per person.

A letter of application to the SDAPHCC Educational Foundation including the following information is required for consideration.

• Applicant’s contact information
• A typewritten paragraph sharing your career goals
• A sponsorship letter from a member in good standing of the SDAPHCC
• A letter of recommendation from a person that is influential in your life
• Brief description of work history (as appropriate)
• Grade transcripts if a current student

Letter of application and supporting documents must be received at the SDAPHCC office by the 1st of April and may be submitted in person, by mail or electronically.  Award decision will be made in the month of April and notification of such award shortly thereafter.  Disbursement will be made upon receipt of the request form from the training institution.

Awards are at the sole discretion of the SDAPHCC Educational Foundation Board of Directors.  Immediate family members of the Board of Directors are ineligible.