ELIGIBILITY

Candidates shall have Sophomore, Junior or Senior status in engineering (preferably in Mechanical Engineering) and who intend to specialize in the field of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration.  To be eligible, candidates shall have at least two semesters of school remaining and may not have received this scholarship award previously.

Granting of an Award will be based on the following criteria with preference given to the order in which the criteria are listed:

1.	Scholastic Achievement/GPA.

2.	HVAC Work Experience.

3.	Leadership Roles in School, Societies, Intramural, Work, Volunteer, etc.

4.	Intent to Pursue a Career in HVAC or R, as Evidenced by:

a.	Membership in ASHRAE Student Chapter.
b.	Enrollment in HVAC Related Course(s), Especially Elective Courses.
c.	Personal Knowledge of the HVAC Industry.

5.	Extracurricular Achievements and Activities.

6.	Financial Need.

7.	Communication Skills.
	
Applicants are encouraged to supply information for each of the above-mentioned criteria.  Additional consideration will be given to engineering students who provide evidence of an exceptional aptitude in written communication skills.  

Awards will be divided equally over two semesters, with a payment made each 
semester, subject to a confirmation of registration.

Please attach a copy of your college transcripts to this application and submit to the listed contact on the solicitation.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name of Applicant:  	_______________________________________________

Present Address:		_______________________________________________

				_______________________________________________

Phone Number:		_______________________________________________

Date and Place of Birth:	_______________________________________________

Marital Status:		_______________________________________________

Number of Dependents:	_______________________________________________

Permanent Address:	_______________________________________________

				_______________________________________________

Phone Number:		_______________________________________________

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Financing Sources To Date (list percentages)

	Self:		__________________

	Parents:	__________________

	Loans:	 __________________

	Awards:	___________________

Sources of Other Awards: ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Please type or print all answers 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

High School Information:

Name/Location of School: _______________________________________________________

Graduation Date:	       _______________________________________________________

Extracurricular:	__________________________________________________________

Honors Received:	__________________________________________________________

College/University Information:

Name/Location of School: _______________________________________________________

Expected Degree/Graduation Date: _______________________________________________

Grade Point Avg. 1st Yr. ________  2nd Yr. ________  3rd Yr. ________  Cumulative _________

Extracurricular:	__________________________________________________________

Honors Received:	__________________________________________________________

INTEREST IN HVAC OR REFRIGERATION 

1.	Are you a member/student member of ASHRAE? _________________________

Please include detailed answers to Questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 on separate pages and attach. 

2.	List any previous employment and knowledge related to the HVAC or refrigeration industry.

3.	List any leadership roles or positions you have held in school, for work, or volunteering.

4.	What courses do you plan to pursue in the field of HVAC or refrigeration during the coming year?  List any courses that you have already taken related to the HVAC or refrigeration field.

5.	What area of the HVAC or refrigeration industry are you most interested in?