ASHRAE Columbus Scholarships
Rod Mayo Scholarship Award
This scholarship is dedicated to Rod Mayo. Rod served as President of the ASHRAE Columbus Chapter from 1984-1985 and was very influential with ASHRAE. He was a pillar to the local engineering community and the Columbus construction market for 50 years. Rod was not only involved on the sale of the original HVAC equipment, but also later involved in the sale of its replacement and then again on a replacement for the replacement in numerous projects! Throughout his career, Rod never hesitated to educate not only his colleagues, but also engineers and contractors he supported. The stories he would share were always worth a listen and usually a chuckle as well. The engineering community is grateful for Rod’s service and contributions to the ASHRAE Columbus Chapter during his lengthy career.
The Columbus Chapter will award one (1) non-renewable $1,500.00 scholarship annually to a qualified high school senior student who demonstrates an interest in pursuing a career in Engineering. Eligible entries for the current available scholarship to be awarded must be submitted by May 1, 2026 Scholarship to be awarded on May 15th, 2026.
CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS:
- Current senior grade level enrollment in High School.
- Current service or plans to serve the HVAC&R profession.
- Need for financial assistance.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Character attributes.
- Either currently live in, or plan on attending school within the ASHRAE Columbus Chapter territory. If a student does not meet this requirement, the submitted letter of recommendation must be from a current ASHRAE Columbus Chapter member in good standing.
Dr. Margaret Drake Scholarship Award
This scholarship is dedicated to Dr Margaret Drake. Dr Drake received her bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Tennessee, where she was the first female graduate in Engineering. She received her Doctorate from the University of Kansas, and went on to be a professor of HVAC and mechanical engineering at the Ohio State University. She was a trailblazer as the first woman from Region V on the ASHRAE international Board of Directors. She received the ASHRAE E. K. Campbell award for excellence in the field of education. Dr Margaret Drake was a great educator and sharing her knowledge was her greatest passion.
The Columbus Chapter will award one (1) non-renewable $1,500.00 scholarship annually to a qualified college student who demonstrates an interest in pursuing a career in Engineering. Eligible entries for the current available scholarship to be awarded must be submitted by May 1, 2026 Scholarship to be awarded on May 15th, 2026.
CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS:
- Current enrollment in an Engineering or Engineering Technology curriculumaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or other accrediting agency recognized by ASHRAE. Students pursuing an associate degree in Engineering Technology need not be enrolled in an ABET accredited program, but must be pursuing a course of study, which traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for a career in HVAC&R.
- Current service or plans to serve the HVAC&R profession.
- Need for financial assistance.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Character attributes.
- Either currently live in, or plan on attending school within the ASHRAE Columbus Chapter territory. If a student does not meet this requirement, the submitted letter of recommendation must be from a current ASHRAE Columbus Chapter member in good standing.