ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Four one-year scholarships of $3,000. Awards are capped at direct annual education costs; only one Society scholarship may be received per year. Former applicants and recipients may reapply if eligible.

Deadline

April 1 annually; a 2027 cycle is not explicitly identified. Awards support the following fall academic year.

How to apply

Submit one online application, professional-goals and HVAC&R-involvement answers, a financial-need statement, an official transcript sent directly by the school, college acceptance evidence and three signed recommendations from an instructor/advisor, employer and nonfamily character reference. Arrange a local ASHRAE chapter interview and evaluation; applicants under 18 need parent authorization. AI use is prohibited.

What you'll need

• Recommendations
• An essay

Who can apply

High school seniors entering full time into a bachelor’s-level pre-engineering, engineering or engineering technology program preparing for HVAC&R work. Require at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale OR top-30% class standing. The institution must host an active ASHRAE student branch, have ABET accreditation or an ABET memorandum, or qualifying international accreditation under the Washington or Sydney Accord. Financial need, character, leadership, service and professional potential are considered. Students already receiving full educational funding from an employer, military or other organization are excluded.

Good to know

Selection criteria include financial need along with character, leadership, service and potential service to the profession.

Details

STEMNeed considered