Applications are now being accepted for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation, Bradford White Corp. and Delta Faucet Co. scholarship programs. More than $70,000 will be awarded to deserving students who are enrolled in a major directly related to the PHC profession.

Students enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program must also be working full-time for a licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor who is a member of the PHCC-National Association. Applications can be obtained from the PHCC Web site at www.phccweb.org/foundation/ scholarships.cfm, or call 800/533-7694.

PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships: The application deadline for these programs is May 1.

• Two $3,000 scholarships to students enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program or an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school.

• Three $12,000 scholarships to students in an accredited four-year college or university.

• One need-based scholarship worth a maximum of $2,500 to a student enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or an accredited four-year college or university.

Bradford White Scholarships: The application deadline for these programs is June 1. Each year Bradford White awards three $2,500 scholarships to students enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program or an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school.

Delta Faucet Scholarships: The application deadline for these programs is June 1.

• Two $2,500 scholarships to students enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program or an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school.

• Four $2,500 scholarships to students in an accredited four-year college or university.