Rees Scholarship Foundation

Rees Scholarship Foundation supports education and training in the HVACR field, with scholarship programs that serve distinct student populations in the United States. Its work centers on students pursuing Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology and related HVACR training, including individuals seeking professional certification. The foundation’s scholarship activity shows a practical workforce focus: it invests in students preparing for skilled technical careers rather than broad, undifferentiated academic study. The organization’s programs include targeted opportunities such as the Rees Scholarship Foundation Veterans - Spring Program, which recognizes U.S. Armed Service veterans enrolled in an HVACR training program. That program is open to U.S. residents, requires an essay, and runs on a defined annual cycle, opening on 1/1/2026 and closing on 6/1/2026. Eligible veterans may come from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, and Merchant Marine. The foundation also operates specialized scholarship lines such as the Donald L Frendberg - Fall Program, which supports students in HVACR training and encourages attendance at a school in Florida. Taken together, these programs show an organization that directs scholarship support toward a clear occupational pathway and toward audiences with identifiable needs or affiliations, including veterans and students pursuing certification. Rees Scholarship Foundation’s scholarship portfolio is national in reach within the United States while also accommodating program-specific geographic emphasis, such as Florida. Its role is to expand access to HVACR training by recognizing service backgrounds, supporting technical study, and helping students move toward employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades.