ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
Offered by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
About This Scholarship
ASHRAE, the century-old engineering society behind the standards that govern heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, funds one of the most generous scholarship slates in the building-sciences world. A single application puts students in the running for every award they qualify for, including three-year scholarships worth $10,000 (the Willis H. Carrier, Gordon V. R. Holness, and Reuben Trane awards), a $7,000 one-year award, a deep bench of $5,000 one-year scholarships, and several $3,000 awards.
The program targets full-time undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in coursework that prepares them for the HVAC&R profession — think mechanical, architectural, and energy engineering. Applicants need a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 or a top-30% class ranking, and their school must host an ASHRAE student branch, hold ABET accreditation, or meet an equivalent international standard.
ASHRAE student membership is recommended but explicitly not required, and there is no application fee. Selection weighs academics, recommendations, financial need, character, and potential service to the HVAC&R field.
Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time in a bachelor's program in engineering or pre-engineering preparatory for the HVAC&R profession
- Cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0, or class standing in the top 30%
- Attend a school that hosts an ASHRAE student branch, is ABET-accredited, or meets equivalent accreditation standards
- ASHRAE membership is recommended but not required; no application fee
How To Apply
- Complete the single online ASHRAE Society Scholarship application, which automatically enters you for every scholarship you qualify for
- Submit an official transcript and three signed letters of recommendation (instructor or advisor, employer, and a non-family character reference)
- Apply by the April 1 Society Scholarship deadline; awards fund the following academic year
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an ASHRAE member to apply?
No. ASHRAE states student membership is highly recommended but not required, and there is no fee to apply.
Can I win more than one ASHRAE scholarship?
You submit one application and ASHRAE considers you for every scholarship you're eligible for, including multi-year $10,000 awards and one-year $3,000-$5,000 awards.