Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
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, high school graduate, or student currently in an HVAC program in New York may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have/had at least a 2.0 GPA in high school and if they will apply or are attending 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.
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?
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The application deadline is May 2, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 2, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 2, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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