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Merit Award Program

Day 3 HVAC Merit Award Program - Applications Open (USA only) 

Selected students receive a Day 3 HVAC pilot program license (value: $1,899).

Deadline is Friday, 4/3/2026. 

 

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What Recipients Receive

  • Full access to a one-time, non-cash Day 3 HVAC pilot program license (value: $1,899)
  • Digital credential issued upon successful completion, easily shareable on LinkedIn
  • 1:1 Welcome Call
  • Office hours every two weeks during the 6-week completion window
  • The single best head start available to new-hires and interns beginning in the commercial HVAC industry
     

Who Should Apply?

  • Currently enrolled at a US college or university in an engineering-related program (sophomore or above, including graduate students)
  • Interested in HVAC, building systems, construction engineering, or MEP design/operations
  • Able to complete the program within 6 weeks and attend the required calls
  • Has a LinkedIn profile (required) and can upload a resume (PDF only; no SSN; home address not required)
  • Scheduled internship or co-op is not required
  • USA only; must be 18 or older

 

How It Works (Simple Timeline)

  1. Apply on this page during the application window shown - link is below (deadline: 4/3/2026)
  2. Day 3 Academy reviews applications and selects recipients (merit-based; not random). We expect to select 3 scholars.
  3. Selected students receive an acceptance email and must confirm participation within 7 calendar days.
  4. Schedule and attend the required Welcome Call.
  5. Complete the program within 6 weeks, including required office hours every two weeks.
  6. Upon completion, earn your digital credential.
  7. Within 7 days of completion, recipients are encouraged, but not required, to add the credential to their LinkedIn profile. Recipients may also choose to share a short completion post on LinkedIn.

Recipient Commitments (High Level)

  • Complete within 6 weeks and participate in required calls (Welcome Call + office hours every two weeks).
  • Stay active for full 6 weeks: if you go inactive, your seat may be reassigned to a waitlist (details in Program Terms).
  • Provide feedback: exit survey plus a 30-minute debrief call.
  • No services are required to receive the merit award. The program is not employment and not contractor work.

APPLY FOR DAY 3 HVAC MERIT AWARD PROGRAM

Apply now for the Day 3 HVAC Merit Award Program

If you're ready, get started by applying using the button at right. Reach out to support@day3academy.com with any program questions.

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FAQ

Do I need to provide a resume?

Yes. A resume PDF is required. Resumes are used only for merit award selection and program administration, not for hiring decisions. Do not include SSN, and a home address is not required.

Will selected recipients be publicly announced?

Selected recipients may be invited to participate in an optional announcement or spotlight. Participation is optional.

Is this a job application or university tuition reimbursement?

No. This is a merit award application for a Day 3 HVAC license. It is not a job application and it is not tuition reimbursement to your college or university.

Will I owe taxes?

The award may constitute taxable income to the recipient at the fair market value of the license ($1,899). Recipient is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes, including any state tax filings that may apply in the recipient's state. Day 3 Academy does not provide tax advice. For the current one-time $1,899 award structure, Day 3 Academy does not expect to request a W-9 or issue a federal Form 1099-MISC if no additional reportable payments are made to the same recipient in the same calendar year. Day 3 Academy may request tax documentation and issue required tax forms if required by law, if the facts change, or based on CPA guidance.

Do I need to submit a W-9 or SSN to apply?

No. Day 3 Academy does not request SSN or tax forms in the application. If tax documentation is later required for a selected recipient, it will be requested after selection through a secure process and not by email.

Do I have to have a LinkedIn profile?

Yes. A LinkedIn profile is required for eligibility. Adding the credential to LinkedIn after completion is optional, but encouraged.

Do I have to post on LinkedIn?

No. Posting is optional but encouraged.

What if I run into issues or the program is not a fit?

We take feedback seriously. You will have an internal feedback path (survey + calls). If something is off, tell us so we can address it.

Is this sponsored by LinkedIn?

No. This program is run by Day 3 Academy. LinkedIn is not sponsoring or administering it.