Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Open
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Jun 2, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
Field of Study:
HVAC
GPA:
2.0 GPA or higher
Location:
Suffolk County, New York

Andrew (Andy) Schultze was a beloved husband and father who passed away suddenly at fifty-seven years old.

Andy worked in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) trade for over thirty-eight years. He started his career pushing a broom in a metal shop and worked his way up to own his own successful business for over ten years.  

Andy was kind, hardworking, humble, and respected. He enjoyed seeing young people demonstrate an interest in his lifelong profession. While he recognized trade school or college was not always a requirement to be successful in his field, he knew that education helped students learn the more technical aspects of a trade which they could then foster with on-the-job experience. 

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.

Any mechanically inclined high school student from Suffolk County, New York, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 2.0 GPA and if they will apply to an HVAC trade school or a college that has an HVAC program.

To apply, tell us about your interest in the HVAC field, what obstacles you have overcome, and what a boss would say about your performance. Additionally, upload a recommendation from your teacher. A teacher recommendation is required and you may also upload an employer recommendation, though this step is optional.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published January 31, 2025
Essay Topic

In two to three sentences each, respond to the following essay prompts:

1) Why are you interested in pursuing the HVAC field?

2) What is one obstacle you have had to overcome and how did you overcome it?

3) If a boss was reviewing your performance, what would they say about you?

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 2, 2025.