The intent of the scholarship program is to bring talent into,
and enhance and train existing talent, in the industries of plumbing, HVAC, and electric.
Apply For A Scholarship
Please download the application and complete it thoroughly, thoughtfully and completely. Please submit your application via fax or postal mail.
The Nexstar Legacy Foundation is devoted to bringing new talent into the home services industry. Our scholarship program provides qualified individuals interested in entering, or currently working in, the plumbing, HVACR and/or electrical fields funds to complete their education.
The Nexstar Legacy Foundation grants $20,000 in scholarships yearly to students in educational programs directly related to plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration and electrical professions. The scholarships are available for each academic year with applications due the January before the start of fall semester. Applicants are accepted from citizens of Australia, Canada, the Cayman Islands and the United States.
You can apply for a scholarship if you are planning to enter the plumbing, HVACR and / or electrical fields, and if you are attending or planning to enroll in:
An apprenticeship program in plumbing, HVACR or electric while working full-time for a licensed plumbing, HVACR or electrical contractor; or
A technical college or community college working toward a plumbing, HVACR or electrical degree or certificate; or
An undergraduate or graduate college degree in fields such as business administration, accounting, marketing and mechanical or electrical engineering
Current Scholarship Application Deadline: January 31, 2011 For The 2011 / 2012 Academic Year
Complete requirements are indicated on the application and include:
Completed application form
Four essay responses
Why are you applying for a plumbing-heating-cooling-electrical profession-related scholarship?
What are your career goals and how do you anticipate using your education in the plumbing-HVACR-electrical professions?
Describe your experience in the plumbing-HVACR-electrical industry.
List your extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, hobbies and interests). Include community service involvement. Share information about leadership positions held and awards or honors earned, academically and/or professionally.
Transcripts (include GPA)
Test scores (SAT, ACT -- if those tests were taken)
Letter(s) of recommendation - Scholarship applicants must provide a letter of recommendation regarding their qualifications, achievements and character. The recommendation can come from an academic, professional or personal contact.
There is also an optional provision for applicants to receive sponsorship from a Nexstar Network member.
Past Scholarship Recipients
Nexstar Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the following seven scholarship awards for 2010/20111 academic year:
Frank Blau, Jr. Award - $6,000 Andrew J. Deckert – Michigan Technological University, Engineering – Houghton, MI
James Fingerman – Thomas Edison State College, San Diego, CA – $1000
Kal Gossett – Lincoln Technical Institute, Corning NY – $2000
Lincoln Deitrick – University of Northwestern Ohio. Zanesville, OH– $2000
Sarah Masters – School Unconfirmed – $3000
Graham Thurber – Washburn University, Topeka, KS – $3000
Jesse Thornburg – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA – $3000
Nexstar Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the following nine scholarship awards for 2009/2010 academic year:
Frank J. Blau Jr. Award - $6,000
Andrew J. Deckert – Michigan Technological University, Engineering – Houghton, MI
Jesse Thornburg – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA – $3,000
Graham Thurber – Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas – $3,000
Douglas DeFrance – Ridgewater College, Willmar, Minnesota – $2,000
Lincoln Deitrick – University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH – $2,000
Justin Henricksons – North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, KS – $2,000
Malcolm Fisher – plumbing apprentice – $500
John Hutton V – plumbing apprentice – $500
Zachary Woods – electrician apprentice – $500
Nexstar Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the following seven scholarship awards for 2008/2009 academic year:
Margaret Shafer – university student, Business major – $6,000 Frank Blau, Jr. scholarship
Benjamin Brown – university student, Mechanical Engineering major – $2,500 foundation scholarship
Josh Roden – university student, Mechanical Engineering major – $2,500 foundation scholarship
Valerie Edward – HVAC student at community college – $1,000 foundation scholarship
David Hall – Electrical Apprentice – $1,000 foundation scholarship
John LaFleur – HVAC-R student at technical college – $1,000 foundation scholarship
David Wahl – plumbing apprentice – $1,000 foundation scholarship
Nexstar Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the following four scholarship awards for 2007/2008 academic year:
Margaret Shafer – University of Texas, Austin – $6,000 Frank Blau, Jr. scholarship
Brad Messmer – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN – $3,000 foundation scholarship
Josh Roden – University of Minnesota, Duluth – $3,000 foundation scholarship
Nexstar Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the following four scholarship awards for 2006:
Brad M. Messmer – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN – $6,000 Frank J. Blau, Jr. scholarship
Kyrstin Burrows – University of Colorado, Boulder, CO – $3,000 foundation scholarship
Joshua Roden – University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN – $3,000 foundation scholarship
Justin Latta – Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL – $3,000.00 foundation scholarship
Donations are needed to ensure this program continues to provide for students. Please donate via the "Make A Contribution" button on the top of the page.
