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2026 GOLDEN GATE ASHRAE Scholarship - ERIC T ANDRESEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2025-2026 ASHRAE Scholarships Available
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has up to 46 scholarships available to ASHRAE student members of qualified colleges and universities. These include institutions with either an ASHRAE student branch or with an engineering program accredited by ABET (www.abet.org).
For our region, scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,500 are awarded to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students who are enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institution and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession. Get more information at the following links:
ASHRAE Scholarship Information: ASHRAE Scholarship Program.
ASHRAE Scholarship Application: http://web.ashrae.org/scholarshipApplication/
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. Student members are encouraged to apply.
Golden Gate Chapter Scholarships
Richard Paillon, Scholarship and Grants Lead
The Golden Gate Chapter of ASHRAE will distribute as much as $52,000 in scholarships to our student members. These are independent of the scholarships distributed by the ASHRAE National Society. This breaks down to:
• Eric T Andresen Memorial Scholarship Fund (up to twelve scholarships) $52,500
The 2024/2025 year's scholarship recipients have been announced, please be on the look out for the 2025/2026 year's applications. More information will be forthcoming.
Contact Richard Paillon ([email protected])
Call for Student Activities Committee Members
Do you share our passion to connect students of all ages to STEM, engineering, and the local HVAC&R industry? In the Student Activities Committee you can help us:
- Plan activities (the students love interacting with you)
- Present at schools (they want to know how to be just like you)
- Advertise and award scholarships & grants (they could use our help getting to the next level)
- Connect university students to internships & full-time positions (maybe you’ll find someone you want to hire)
- Crunch some numbers to earn the Golden Gate Chapter some sweet PAOE points (let’s be honest… we want to win and beat the other chapters)
If you are interested in joining the student activities committee, please contact [email protected].
JOIN AS A STUDENT MEMBER
Student Grade membership is designed for engineering students who may be considering a career in HVAC&R. Join HERE.
Dues: $30 annually
Qualifications:
- Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field.
- Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives.
Benefits:
- Subscription to High Performing Buildings newsletter published every month, ASHRAE Journal newsletter for members only published twice each month, and ASHRAE Insights newsletter for members only published every month.
- Member access to the Technology Portal, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
- Member pricing for publications, courses, standards, and conference registrations.
SmartStart Program for Recent Graduates
Are you a recent graduate looking to transition to industry? Take advantage of the SmartStart Program for a three-year discount on the ASHRAE Associate membership. The first year on the program is $25, the second year is $85, and the third year is $115. Receive all of the member benefits, including the ASHRAE Handbook!
You can find more information and applications for the SmartStart program HERE.
STUDENT DISCOUNT ON ashrae publications
Student members of ASHRAE qualify for considerable discounts on many ASHRAE publications including the Handbook Series. The complete list can be found HERE.
Order these publications in the Student Store at www.ashrae.org/bookstore. Log in as a student to see and receive student prices. If you are submitting your student membership application via fax or email, please include a list of additional student publications you would like to order with your application. You must first complete your payment for membership before publication orders can be placed online at student prices.
Looking for K-12 STEM Activity Ideas?
Have kids at home and looking for some activities to do with them? You can find STEM activities on the ASHRAE Student Zone page. Many of these use common household items.
https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/k-12-activities
Student Activities is creating a local Alumni Network!
Calling all alumni from our Golden Gate schools to enter our Alumni Network database. This list will be provided to student members to make connections and increase involvement in the Golden Gate Chapter. Designation as 'available for mentorship' is optional - up to you!
Enter your information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVFMO_dyIq6YnaxsvXOaZv3UnEefJeI8PcNle_gWqqmUc8rA/viewform?usp=sf_link
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