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In the HVAC&R industry, economizers are used to reduce heating and cooling costs. The ASHRAE scholarship program also serves as a economizer, helping reduce the financial burdens of obtaining your engineering education. Without the future leaders of the HVAC&R industry, we at ASHRAE wouldn’t be able to do what we do. So through our scholarship program, we’re here to help you do what you do – learn.
Apply Today!  “The ASHRAE scholarship that I received as a student greatly helped me finance my engineering education, which has been the foundation of my career. After graduating, I've been actively involved with my local chapter of ASHRAE. The experience has been instrumental in advancing my career. ASHRAE offers multiple avenues of resources, continuing education, and training to allow myself to be a better engineer. More importantly, through my involvement with ASHRAE I've been able to network with various professionals throughout the HVAC industry.”
- John Weiland, ASHRAE Reuben Trane Scholarship Recipient 2001-2002, 2000-2001 |  Being a recipient of an ASHRAE scholarship was a great blessing. The support I received by ASHRAE as a student enabled me to directly focus on and achieve my primary educational goals in engineering and architecture. I am now able to apply all I have learned in furthering responsible and sustainable design in the built environment. I continue to be impacted by and involved with ASHRAE as a professional and look forward to many years of service in the HVAC&R industry. I offer my sincere thanks to those who helped make all of the ASHRAE scholarships a reality.
– Samuel Snyder, ASHRAE Henry Adams Scholarship Recipient 2003-2004 |  “Receiving the ASHRAE scholarship financially allowed me to complete my degree without taking a year off to earn money. This was just the beginning of the many ways ASHRAE has positively impacted my career.”
- Julia Keen, ASHRAE General Scolarship Recipient 1997-1998 |  “ASHRAE has positively influenced my academic experience in college, both as an undergraduate and graduate student with the support of scholarships and a grant. The financial support of ASHRAE allowed me to focus on academics and leadership opportunities in student organizations in place of working long hours outside of class to pay for my education. Without the contributions of ASHRAE, I may have struggled to earn a strong education which is preparing me for a bright future in the HVAC&R industry!”
- Jeremy B. Dreiling, Frank M. Coda Scholarship Recipient 2006-2007, Kansas City ASHRAE Chapter Scholarship |
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships Application Deadline: Dec. 1 Available to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or a substantially equivalent program outside the United States, leading to a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. $10,000 scholarships - Willis H. Carrier Scholarship – One-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships established by The Carrier Corp. in memory of its founder, a pioneer in the HVAC&R industry known for his contributions to establishing air conditioning as an industry. Carrier installed the world’s first scientifically designed air-conditioning system in 1902.
- Reuben Trane Scholarships – Two-year $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarships awarded in two disbursements of $5,000 each at the beginning of students’ junior and senior years. Established in memory of The Trane Co. founder, an engineer, inventor and business executive whose manufacturing enterprise ranks today as one of the world’s largest in the HVAC&R industry.
$5,000 scholarship - Frank M. Coda Scholarship – One-year $5,000 undergraduate engineering scholarship named in memory of ASHRAE’s former executive vice president, who served the Society from 1981-2004.
$3,000 scholarships One-year $3,000 Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships. - ASHRAE General Scholarships
- ASHRAE Memorial Scholarship
- Alwin B. Newton Scholarship – Named in memory of an industry pioneer who was granted 219 patents.
- Duane Hanson Scholarship – Named after the president of Gayner Engineers, a consulting mechanical/electrical engineering firm in San Francisco.
- Henry Adams Scholarship – Established by Henry Adams Inc, a Baltimore, Maryland-based consulting firm, in memory of its founder, a charter member and former president of an ASHRAE predecessor society.
Undergraduate Regional and University Scholarships Application Deadline: Dec. 1 Available to undergraduate students pursing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree, enrolled full-time in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), and attending a particular school or one located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region IV or VIII. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additional criteria listed separately for individual scholarships. $3,000 Scholarships One-Year $3,000 University Scholarships - Donald E. Nichols Scholarship – One-year $3,000 scholarship available to an undergraduate engineering student enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program at Tennessee Technological University. Named for a former ASHRAE vice president and graduate of Tennessee Technological University.
- J. Richard Mehalick Scholarship – One-year $3,000 scholarship available to an undergraduate student enrolled full-time in the mechanical engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh. Named in memory of an ASHRAE member who oversaw development of air-conditioning equipment used in commercial, military, aerospace and transportation applications and was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.
One-Year $3,000 Regional Scholarships - ASHRAE Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship – One-year $3,000 scholarship available to an undergraduate engineering or architecture student enrolled full-time in a program accredited by ABET or the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and attending a school located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE’s Region IV (North and South Carolina and Georgia). For a list of ABET and NAAB accredited programs within these geographic boundaries, please visit the following Web sites: http://www.abet.org and http://www.naab.org.
- ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship – One-year $3,000 scholarship available to an undergraduate engineering student enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program at a school located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE’s Region VIII (Arkansas, Louisiana*, Texas*, Oklahoma, and Mexico). * Parts of these states are not within the geographic boundaries of Region VIII.
Undergraduate Engineering Technology Scholarships Application Deadline: May 1 One-Year $3,000 Engineering Technology Scholarships Available to undergraduate college/university students enrolled full-time in an engineering technology program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) leading to a Bachelor of Science degree or any engineering technology program leading to an Associate of Science degree relating to HVAC&R. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Basic Scholarship Criteria - Full-time enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program leading to a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree or any engineering technology program leading to an Associate of Science degree in HVAC&R.
- A cumulative college Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must meet all applicable criteria.
- Letter of recommendation and evaluation form from three references, including a faculty advisor or professor
- Potential service to the HVAC&R profession
- Need for financial assistance
- Leadership ability
- Character
- Re-applications are accepted from former scholarship recipients and applicants.
- Scholarships are awarded for the following academic year beginning in the fall semester.
Scholarship Consideration
The following should be submitted in one package and postmarked by the application deadline: - Completed and signed application form.
- Official transcript(s) of college grades from at least one completed semester or quarter of study and, if applicable, all previous college coursework.
- Letter of recommendation and evaluation form from three references, including a professor or faculty advisor, who are familiar with the applicant’s character, accomplishments and likelihood of success in the HVAC&R industry.
Click here to download your application package Requests and completed application packages should be sent to: Lois Benedict
Scholarship Administrator
ASHRAE, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-636-8400
Fax: 404-321-5478
lbenedict@ashrae.org
10 Tips for ASHRAE Scholarship Applicants
Make sure ...- You have read the application carefully and answered all questions completely and honestly
- You have submitted a signed and dated application on time
- All required documents are included in the application package
- You qualify by meeting all applicable criteria
- Your application is NEAT and legible (typed, computer-printed or handwritten clearly)
- You have used proper English (correct grammar and spelling) when responding to essay questions
- To take extra time to submit a brief, non-required introductory cover letter
- You are clear and thorough when stating goals and financial need
- You contact ASHRAE Headquarters to ensure application package was received and is complete
- You do not indicate a relative’s membership in ASHRAE on the application
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