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The Refrigeration School Scholarships
Discover scholarships for attending The Refrigeration School and apply for awards specific to your program here at RSI.
We’re Committed to Helping Students Fund Their Vocational Training Investment
RSI Sponsored Scholarships
Did you know American manufacturing, construction, and engineering sectors are facing a skilled labor shortage? Baby Boomers are retiring from skilled trades jobs, and younger generations aren’t replacing them quickly enough.
Vocational trades training is key to closing the skills gap, and we’re doing our part to make sure students have the funding they need to attend RSI.i
Check out scholarships specifically for RSI students below.
Limited Time June Scholarships:
Ready for a fresh start? The Reclaim Your Dream Scholarship supports students who previously enrolled but didn’t begin—and are now ready to take that next step. If you’re re-enrolling in June 2025 for our Welding Specialist program and meet the criteria, you could qualify for up to $2,000 in tuition support to help you reignite your goals and graduate strong.
Eligibility Criteria:
- have previously enrolled, did not start, and has decided to continue toward achieving their Welding dream by enrolling into an eligible The Refrigeration School program starting in June of 2025;
- re-enroll on or after May 16, 2025;
- enroll into a program with at least 25 weeks of expected enrollment.
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- complete the Tuition Planning process within 5 calendar days of enrollment;
- apply for and accept any applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid (other than PLUS);
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance and maintain an 80% overall attendance rate and graduate with a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); and
- complete a Scholarship Request Form.
Click here to view the scholarship request form & request info to have our admissions team reach out to you and re-start your dream!
Start sooner, save more. The Freedom Scholarship offers up to $2,000 in tuition assistance to eligible students who advance their program start date from July or later to June 2025. Designed for students with financial need, this scholarship helps you reach your career goals faster—without the wait.
Eligibility Criteria:
- be enrolled in a program with an expected start date beyond July 1st, 2025, as of May 16th, 2025, but move to an earlier start date in June 2025 to reach their education goals sooner;
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application process;
- complete a Scholarship Request Form; and
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance.
Click here to view the scholarship request form & reach out to your admissions representative to kickstart your training!
Scholarships Just For RSI Students
The RSI Tribal Scholarship is intended for students of Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian descent earning a degree or diploma in any of its programs. Learn more about the RSI Tribal Scholarship Program.
Learn more about the RSI Tribal Scholarship Program.
- This scholarship is for High School Seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in school.
- All graduating High School seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. The criteria have been designed to give the Scholarship Selection Committee maximum flexibility in awarding the scholarship. The recipient will be selected without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religious preference, age, national origin, or disability.
- Learn more about the requirements and view the application form here = 2024 High School Senior of Distinction Scholarship Program.
Maximum $1,500
Eligibility Criteria
To be awarded the scholarship, students must:
- Have obtained a valid proof of graduation received through an alternative High School program (GED/Adult High School) within 6 months prior to enrollment;
- Be enroll into a STEG program offered at any STEG School;
- Complete a Scholarship Request Form;
- Apply for and accept all available agency, state, and/or federal student aid before requesting consideration for this scholarship program;
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Tuition Planning process;
- Have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance;
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Learn more about the Alternative Adult Education Scholarship Program.
Maximum $1,500
Eligibility Criteria:
To be awarded the scholarship, students must:
- Be a graduate from any program at any of the StrataTech Education Group schools;
- Be enrolled in an eligible program at any of the StrataTech Education Group schools;
- Complete an Alumni Scholarship Request Form;
- Have no lapse in proper registration;
- Maintain all aspects of Satisfactory Academic Progress
Learn more about the Alumni Scholarship Program.
Maximum $2,500
Eligibility Criteria
To be awarded the scholarship, students must:
- be enrolled in a program at any StrataTech Education Group campus;
- be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident;
- have a parent who is an active duty, reservist, or National Guard member currently serving in a branch of the United States military, which includes the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard or a retired or honorably discharged veteran;
- provide acceptable documentation to verify their eligibility to include:
- a. Birth Certificate of student, or other documentation to prove relationship to military service member; and
- b. A copy of the DD214 that reflects a character of service status of honorable, general discharge, or under honorable conditions for the parent who is a veteran or retired; or
- c. A letter from the Commanding Officer reflecting the active military status of the parent who is Active Duty, Active Reserves, or Active National Guard; and
- d. Present a valid active duty, active reserve, or active National Guard Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card for review. Individual Ready Reserves and Inactive National Guard Identification Cards are unacceptable as proof of active reserves or National Guard Status;
- have already completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- apply for all applicable state, agency, and/or federal student aid;
- have completed the financial aid process and been issued an offer letter;
- complete a STEG Military Scholarship Request Form;
- have no lapse in proper registration or break in attendance
Learn more about the Military Scholarship Program.
We Offer Support with the Scholarship Application Process
Have questions about RSI or other scholarships? Our Student Financial Services representatives have answers. We’re here to help walk you through the process of applying for scholarships. Call us today.
Additional Sources
ihttps://www.adeccousa.com/employers/resources/skilled-trades-in-demand/
iihttps://stratatech.com
