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HVAC Scholarship| Modular Construction Education Foundation

Modular Construction Education Foundation is pleased to provide students in heating and air conditioning (HVAC) programs thanks to the dedicated partners of the commercial modular construction industry. Specifically, these scholarships provide financial support to advance student's education and cover the registration costs for students to attend the MBI annual convention and tradeshow called World of Modular (WOM). WOM is typically held in March or April in convention cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio.


Maury Tiernan has generously committed $30,000 towards the education of deserving students pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. Maury has a distinguished career as Bard Product Manager at Geary Pacific Supply and is a recognized leader in the commercial modular building industry. Maury is a past president of MBI, past chair of the MBI Educational foundation, recipient of the MBI Outstanding Achievement Award, and MBI Hall of Fame inductee. Maury has written dozens of articles and taught many MBI courses on the topic of heating and air conditioning as it relates to modular construction.


In 2022, Geary Pacific Supply announced it will make an annual $10,000 gift to the MBI Foundation to continue the scholarship indefinitely. Geary Pacific was founded by Patrick Geary in 1961.   


Eligibility:


Applicants to any school may apply, though they should be pursuing certificates or degrees directly related to heating and air conditioning. Verification that students are pursuing HVAC training or education is required. Students do not need to be enrolling in their first year of school.


Requirements


Students that are awarded scholarships will be required to:


- attend a minimum number of educational sessions at WOM;

- participate in a networking event at WOM with industry participants; and

- provide a written summary of their experience at the conclusion of the event


Resources



More information about the MBI annual convention and tradeshow, World of Modular, can be found online at https://www.worldofmodular.org.


The MBI website at www.modular.org, the Geary Pacific website at www.gearypacific.com, and the Bard Manufacturing website at www.bardhvac.com all offer free and important information about heating and air conditioning products and services as well as modular buildings. Two articles on the MBI website by Maury Tiernan are particularly popular:


“What is Air Balance?”

https://www.modular.org/2023/08/24/what-is-an-air-balance-the-comfort-zone/


“The Function of HVAC Control Options”

https://www.modular.org/2018/08/24/the-function-of-hvac-control-options/



Applications are due March 21.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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Contact Information
Please provide your contact information.

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Eligibility & Statement of Purpose

Use your personal statement to help the scholarship committee understand your goals, experiences, and the qualities you would bring as a scholarship recipient. You may choose to share information about your:

  • Academic achievements and educational goals
  • Career aspirations and plans for the future
  • Financial circumstances or how this scholarship would support your education
  • Extracurricular activities, leadership, employment, or volunteer experience
  • Contributions to your school, family, or community
  • Personal experiences, challenges, or accomplishments that have shaped who you are
  • Any other information you would like the committee to consider

There is no single “right” way to answer this question. We encourage you to be thoughtful, specific, and authentic in sharing your story and the impact this scholarship could have on your educational journey.

Use this section to demonstrate your interest and understanding of mechanical engineering and how it relates to heating and air conditioning services and products used in commercial modular construction.


Commercial modular construction includes offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, apartments, dorms, and any other commercial application. It does not include single-family homes.

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High School Information
If you are still enrolled in high school, please complete the below information. If you are currently pursuing a higher education degree, please skip ahead to the next section and provide the latest academic information for consideration.

Provide us with information on the schools you anticipate applying to in your preference order:

First Choice School Name Second Choice School Name Third Choice School Name

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College Information
Please provide information on your particular area of study. If you are still in high school, please skip ahead to the next section.

College Academic Information
Provide information on your current college academic standing. If you are still in high school, please skip ahead to the next section.

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Financial Information
Please note, all information provided on this application will remain confidential.

Please note, any and all information provided on this application will remain confidential.

Tuition: Living Expenses: Books: Other:

Total of all fields should equal 100%

Immediate Family: Applicant Employment: Loans: Scholarships: Other:

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Confirmation Page

To complete your application, you must provide your latest transcripts. All transcripts must be uploaded, mailed, or emailed to the Modular Construction Education Foundation before consideration.


Modular Construction Education Foundation

285 Hydraulic Ridge Road, Suite 6

Charlottesville, VA  22901


Phone: (434) 296 - 3288

Email: Foundation@modular.org

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