Student Zone
Student Benefits
Over 4,000 students are taking advantage of belonging to an internationally respected Society of over 50,000 members, dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Benefits of student membership include reduced costs for publications (including the ASHRAE Handbooks often used as text books), subscription to the ASHRAE Journal and "Insights", interaction with ASHRAE members, free meeting registration to the Winter and Annual ASHRAE meetings, and participation in a student branch.
Student Branches
Students interested in an HVAC&R career are encouraged to participate in ASHRAE to further their knowledge, practical experience and professional development. There are more that 180 active ASHRAE student branches.
Student Awards Program
The Student Awards Program recognizes undergraduate students who have completed research or design projects base on topics of current ASHRAE interest. The winners receive substantial prize money as well as a trip to the ASHRAE Winter Meeting. For further information on how to enter, contact your student advisor or ASHRAE Headquarters. The deadline is April 1.
Grants in Aid
Undergraduate students can receive up to $2,500 to assist them in a research project proposed by the candidate. Graduate students may receive up to $7,500. Applications can be requested from and are to be sent to the ASHRAE Manager of Research. The deadline is December 15.
Local Chapter Scholarships
Various scholarships are offered by local chapters to undergraduate students who meet the criteria for that specific scholarship. Students should contact their local chapter for details on applying for local scholarships.
Society Scholarships
ASHRAE offers three scholarships which provide financial support to top undergraduate engineering students. Students must be pursuing a course of study with emphasis in HVAC or refrigeration engineering at accredited universities. Application deadline is December 1st.
ASHRAE Winter/Annual Meetings
ASHRAE student members may attend ASHRAE's two major meetings (each January and June) on a complimentary basis. Each meeting provides an opportunity to attend a variety of technical sessions, seminars, forums, and symposia on current topics of interest to the HVAC&R engineer. Forums of special interest to students and faculty are planned for each meeting. During the Winter Meeting a continental breakfast for students is held on Sunday morning and various student programs are held on Sunday afternoon. Student participation is encouraged! The exposition makes each winter meeting unique and offers an excellent opportunity to see first hand the latest in HVAC&C technology. Several months prior to each meeting, complete registration and meeting information is sent to all members.
Discounts
ASHRAE student members qualify for considerable discounts on many ASHRAE publications including a 73% discount on The Fundamentals Handbook.
"Insights"
ASHRAE's monthly newspaper, "Insights", is devoted exclusively to news and information about the Society at every level including news of special interest to students. Students are encouraged to submit articles and pictures of current student branch activities, award presentations, etc.
Upgrading To Regular Membership
Shortly before graduation, students will receive an invitation to upgrade their membership from student to regular member. The normal application processing fee is waived for students who are upgrading their membership within one year after graduation. Contact the membership department for more information.
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