AIRAH PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SERVICES – HVAC&R SCHOLARSHIP
Valued at $6,500 (AUD)
AIRAH's accredited Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R is the definitive training program for the HVAC&R industry. Providing essential knowledge and skills to engineering graduates employed in consulting or contracting firms and/or practicing trades workers. The program increases student’s exposure to the HVAC&R industry through comprehensive and practical training for the built services environment. Criteria: Scholarships are available for recent engineering graduates or those who have a trades background wanting to gain a better understanding of the HVAC&R design principles. One scholarship is available per semester.
What's on offer: The scholarship is available to cover the full cost of the Professional Diploma, including: access to the online classroom environment; all online topic resources and assessments; one night's accommodation to attend the face-to-face orientation.
Selection process and application requirements: Scholarships are awarded based on the following.
A letter of recommendation from either an instructor or faculty advisory, or from a current or past employer or character reference.
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
An evaluation letter that includes: 1. Potential service to the HVAC&R profession 2. Financial need 3. Leadership ability (activities, roles, community service, etc.) 4. Work ethic (current and past roles, etc.)
With the support of AIRAH's publications, you will be required to write a short article of what you have gained from the experience for Ecolibrium, AIRAH's industry journal.
All applications must be received by September 1, 2020. Award recipients will be notified in November for the April 2021 intake.
How to apply for the AIRAH Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R Scholarship
Please provide the following.
Part A A brief resumé of your work and educational experiences.
Part B The answers to the following questions:
1. Professional Goals
What is your interest in the field covered by AIRAH? What is your special interest in HVAC&R equipment, installation, or design, etc. (i.e. installing, designing, testing, servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, teaching, etc.)?
Please answer in 100–200 words.
2. HVAC&R Involvement
To what extent would the Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&Rprogram help you in HVAC&R activities to advance your above stated goals?
Please answer in 100 words or less. 3. Financial Need
Why should we award this scholarship to you? Please justify your financial need.
Please answer in 100 words or less. Are you currently receiving any scholarships/grants, or have you been awarded any scholarships or grants for the upcoming academic year? If yes, please list source and amount.
Part C A letter of recommendation from either an instructor or faculty adviser, or from a current or past employer or character reference.
Send all this information in an email titled "AIRAH Centenary Scholarship Program – PDBS" to airah@airah.org.au by September 1, 2020.
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Read the application carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.
Make sure you meet all the criteria.
Make sure you submit the application and all required documents on or before the applicable deadline.
Use proper English (correct grammar and spelling) when completing the application.
Submit a brief introductory cover letter.
Be clear and thorough when stating goals and financial needs.
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Contact AIRAH at airah@airah.org.au if you have any questions and to ensure your application has been completed and submitted properly.