Student Activities

ASHRAE Scholarships – Champlain Valley Chapter

There are two types of scholarships for which to apply.                                                                                               

The first is, ASHRAE Society (the international organization)

https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/scholarship-program

The ASHRAE Society Scholarship Program has two deadlines of December 1st and May 1st. Both deadlines are for a different set of scholarships but are for the same awarded year. Those selected to receive a scholarship will be notified and awarded at the beginning of the following fall semester. Students may only receive one Society Scholarship in any given year.

Eligibility Criteria:
Students must have:

1. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% evidenced by an official transcript of grades or written statement from a school administrator.
2. Three letters of recommendation, following the criteria below:
   1. From an instructor or faculty advisor.                                                                                                           
   2. From a current or past employer.                                                                                                                 
   3. From a character reference.                    
      *In the case of schools with an ASHRAE student branch, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. Visit ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/student-branches for a list of ASHRAE student branches.
3. Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession.
4. Financial need.
5. Excellence, Character, Leadership qualities.
6. Service to the community & others, and/or extracurricular activities. This can include participation in the arts, music, athletics, volunteerism, environmental/humanitarian groups, or other service organizations

Deadline: December 1

Presidents Scholarship
Engineering Technology Scholarships
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
University-Specific Scholarships
ASHRAE Society Chapter Scholarships
Regional Scholarships

Deadline: May 1

High School Senior Scholarships
Freshman Engineering Scholarship

https://info.ashrae.org/ScholarshipApplication/

Submit only one application. You will be considered for each scholarship for which you qualify.                                                          

https://www.ashrae.org/file%20library/communities/student%20zone/scholarships%20and%20grants/school-evaluation-form.pdf

To be completed and submitted by the Student Activities Chair or an officer of the ASHRAE chapter nearest applicant’s home or school following an interview with scholarship applicant. This is Leo Sprinzen. leo.sprinzen@vtmechanical.com

The Second type is, Champlain Valley Chapter scholarship

$4,000

The Past President’s 

Memorial Scholarship

The Past President’s Memorial Scholarship was founded in 1991.  At that time, five companies, GWR Engineering, Hallam Engineering, Avengco Engineering, Hertzberg Engineering, and Mechanical Consulting Services, contributed to create the scholarship given in the memory of Tom Wolfstich.

Tom Wolfstich had his roots in Albany, NY following in his father’s footsteps as a union plumber and pipe fitter.  He came to Vermont in 1979 to run the plumbing division at New England Air Systems Inc, a company Bobby Miller had created a few years earlier.  Tom was known for his skills in lay out and installing piping systems for large projects, especially renovation work.  He was also known for his contagious sense of humor and playing pranks on colleagues.  In 1984, Tom, along with Steve Bartlett and John Lawrence, bought New England Air Systems Inc from Bobby Miller.  About that same time, Tom started getting involved in ASHRAE and started to advance through the Board of Governors chairs.  In 19881989, Tom was the President of the Champlain Valley Chapter of ASHRAE.  He was also very active in the local chapter of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling contractors association, PHCC.  In March 1991, Tom died unexpectedly of complications from lung cancer that was connected to asbestos exposure through the years.  His wife Janis and three children, two of who still live in Vermont, survive him.

The award has changed somewhat over the years.  There are many companies that contribute $100.⁰⁰ each to create the scholarship fund.  The ASHRAE Champlain Valley Chapter has also lost some of our other past presidents and decided to rename the scholarship from the Thomas Wolfstich Memorial Scholarship to the Past President’s Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship committee decides whom to award the scholarship to each year.  The requirements include:

• Enrollment in a four-year college with completion of at least three semesters or enrollment in a two-year college with completion of at least two semesters;
• Enrolment in the college’s mechanical engineering or architectural engineering program;
• A minimum overall 3.0 grade point average;
• Demonstration of a financial need;
• Demonstration of an interest in pursuing a career in an ASHRAE oriented field.

At the discretion of the scholarship committee, there can be one award or multiple awards given each year.  The scholarship is paid directly to the recipients’ school in care of the winner.

Student applications are now being accepted for the Past President’s Memorial Scholarship award.

If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, please Dowload and and fill out the file below, and return to Leo.Sprinzen@vtmechanical.com

Past President’s Scholorship Questionnaire (Right click “save link as”)

Previous Recipients

ASHRAE Society Scholarship Recipients