Tim Davenport Memorial Scholarship Application
Tim Davenport Memorial Scholarship Application *Deadline 1/31/2023
Event Details
This scholarship is designed to enhance the educational and workforce opportunities available to the students of Connecticut while providing incentive to stay in the trade.
In 2010, the CHCC announced the official change in name of the scholarship, in honor of industry leader and lifetime member Timothy G. Davenport, The Tim Davenport Memorial Scholarship presented by The Connecticut Heating & Cooling Contractors Association.
Tim Davenport was one of the three founding partners of SASCO and CASCO. System Aire Supply Company was established in 1980 and Control Aire Supply Company followed in 1985. Tim entered the wholesale business in 1973; he was a charter member of the Connecticut Heating & Cooling Contractors Association in 1972 and a staunch supporter throughout his life. Tim served on the CHCC Board of Directors and as Education Committee, Chairman. He was an avid supporter of the Connecticut Technical High School System and a dedicated advocate for Education in the HVAC Field. Tim went above and beyond to assist apprentices and techs to advance and excel in the trade – he pushed contractors to subscribe to a higher standard of doing business and continually pushed to raise the bar for the industry.
In 2010 the industry buried this remarkable leader, devoted advocate, great friend. The CHCC will continue the celebration of Tim’s life as the association continues to advance and advocate for the betterment and growth of the industry as well as for education within the trade.
This application is open to junior students (under age 18) enrolled in a heating and cooling program with CTECS.
Five Recipients will be awarded: $500.00 toward the purchase of industry related tools at participating supply houses.There will be an in skills competition where the five winners will compete for a grandprize $1,000 (Cash).
For More Information:
After submitting this online application please send the following three items via email to jjennings@chcca.net.
IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL - YOUR FULL NAME, SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- Project (see options below)
- Transcript (from guidance - does not have to be official copy)
- Letter of Recommendation (cannot be from shop instructor)
Project Option 1: In a one to two page essay explain the following: (1). Where do you see yourself in five years? (future goals/plans) (2) What interests you most about the HVAC industry? (3) Describe how this scholarship will assist you in meeting your career/education goals.
Project Option 2: Create a video (under three minutes) explaining the following: (1). Where do you see yourself in five years? (future goals/plans) (2) What interests you most about the HVAC industry? (3) Describe how this scholarship will assist you in meeting your career/education goals.
If you have questions, please contact CHCC Executive Director Jennifer Jennings. The CHCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex or disability.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EMAILED ON OR BEFORE 1/31/2023. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted