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The Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation (ARIF), the non-profit affiliate of ARCA that carries out charitable and education related activities has released the 2020-2021 Scholarship Application, this year's application is only available and must be submitted online.
This year scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 per recipient for continuing education.
Need more information? Visit ARIF online HERE
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Application must be postmarked by March 6, 2020
The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association will award at least one $4,000 renewable scholarship to a high school senior who will enter college in August or September each year in the following programs – liberal arts and sciences, engineering, architecture or business. The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, faculty recommendation, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and a demonstrated interest in a productive career.
Beginning in 2019, scholarships will be awarded by the CRCA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more about the CRCA Foundation, visit CRCA.org/CRCAFoundation
Active members of an NABTU applying for admission to the B.A. in Construction Management may also apply for one of 14 available scholarships. Complete an application. For more details, including eligibility requirements, contact Brittnie Thomas, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at globalfinaid@rowan.edu or 856-256-5141.
The scholarship criteria for a member of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers is as follows:
- Must be a member in good standing
- Must have applied to the Rowan University Construction Management Program
- Must provide a letter of reference from their Local Union or the International Union
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to maintain the GBOP Scholarship
SOPREMA, a leading provider of roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering products, has announced the renewal of the company’s annual scholarship program for students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or another field related to the building envelope.
Since the 2016–2017 school year, SOPREMA has awarded 24 students with financial backing, and the company once again intends to offer up to four grants of $5,000 to students for the 2020–2021 academic year.
The program is open to high school seniors and graduates, as well as current post-secondary undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines. Applicants must be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2020–2021 academic year.
Applications are due March 27, 2020. Apply Now! ( Applications are closed for this year. Come back for next year's application)
For more information and a link to the application, visit SOPREMA.us
Applicants should submit the application form and materials to the MARCA office no later than April 21. (Check back for next year's open enrollment)
The MARCA Scholarship Awards Program will grant up to three $2,500 awards and up to three $1,000 awards for incoming first-year students and those continuing their pursuit of higher education.
Winners will be announced in May.
Click here to download the application form and submission directions.
For more information, contact Howard Willis at (410) 761-1297.
Now there's a way to earn your college degree while you work, RISE and we'll pay for both!
The RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) program was created in collaboration with the University of Akron with your needs and aspirations in mind, we will pay 100% of your online tuition once you are accepted into the program while you gain invaluable work experience as a part-time or full-time WTI employee. You can choose between an Associate of Science degree or a Bachelor's of Organizational Supervision degree, both in Construction Management.
There's never been a better time to take the first step toward a rewarding career in construction management. Find Out More!
Notice and application deadlines will be issued each January prior to the annual meeting.
The Iowa Roofing Contractors Association has strived to meet the educational needs of the industries it serves. Each year, the IRCA awards a $1,000 one-time scholarship for students attending a post secondary school. Applications for these scholarships are reviewed at annual IRCA board meetings. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application below.
Qualifications to be eligible:
- Attend classes for a post high school education in the fall immediately after the application period.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants entering or studying fields closely related to the construction industry.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR 2020-2021! Click here for scholarship details and the application form (PDF).
The Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc. presents the Dottie Nagle Scholarship Program. This program is available to assist employees of CRSMCA contractor and supplier members. Employees and their families who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or vocational programs are eligible for the merit-based scholarships. Scholarship recipients will receive funding for one year of full-time study at any accredited post-secondary institution of the student's choice.
The purpose of the Dottie Nagle Scholarship Program is to assist individuals seeking to further their education and pursue a career.
This scholarship program is administered by CRSMCA. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
Deadlines for all applications and materials is May 29, 2020.
Students can upload all of their scholarship materials along when they fill out the online form!
The Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors has established a scholarship program to assist students of TARC members, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. Three scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $1,000 each.
Applications and all accompanying documentation must be received by March 1, 2020.
DEADLINE EXTENDED to APRIL 12! JUNE 1!
Click here to access the 2020 MRCA Foundation Scholarship Application.
If sending by mail, please send to:
MRCA Foundation
c/o Megan Miller
2077 Embury Park Rd.
Dayton, OH 45414
If emailing, please send to:
Foundation@mrca.org
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Megan Miller at mmiller@mrca.org or at 800-497-6722.
Application must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2020.
Since its inception, the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation has awarded more than $258,000 in scholarships. The Scholarship Program is available to assist FRSA members and their families, along with employees (and their families) of member companies.
Members, employees, and their families who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or vocational programs on a full-time or part-time basis are eligible for the merit-based scholarships. The criteria for selecting scholarship recipients include, but are not limited to: Academic achievement; leadership and participation in school and community activities; honors; work experience; education and career goals.
To learn more about the Scholarship Program, CLICK HERE for a brochure.
For a 2020 scholarship application for Undergraduate or Graduate school, CLICK HERE.
The application must be received by April 15, 2019 (Check back for next year's open enrollment)
The Montana Roofing Association started their annual Cameron Sauter Memorial Scholarship fund in 1994, to invest in the future of the roofing industry, in the state of Montana. Since the scholarship fund was established, the Montana Roofing Association has given away over $45,000 in scholarships. The scholarship is open to any MRA Members, their families, and employees. In 2013, we lost a key partner, and one of the founders of the scholarship fund, Cameron Sauter. Cameron was a past President of the then Montana Roofing Contractors Association and worked for Empire Heating and Cooling in Billings, Montana. The Board decided, at that time, to change the name of the Scholarship Fund to the “Cameron Sauter Memorial Scholarship”.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please complete the application by clicking this button: APPLY NOW
Applications must be completed and submitted no later than July 31, 2020.
The Don Banks Memorial Scholarship Program recognizes the scholastic and community achievements of URCA member company employees, their spouses and children. How much is awarded?
1. $3,000.00 scholarship, renewable for three years based on a few stipulations
2.Three $1,500.00 scholarships, non-renewable and based primarily on financial need.
You may download an application by clicking below then print it out on your own printer, you can also request an application by phone or mail. For more information about this scholarship please visit the URCA HERE.
The application deadline is March 15, 2019
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties' Scholarship chair Becky Fallin, President of RHL Insulation and Firestopping, Inc. is pleased to announce the Annual Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Scholarship Program. Since the program's inception in 1996, the association has awarded over $100,000 to deserving scholars who will be pursuing degrees the construction field.
Applicants must be the son/daughter of an owner OR Applicant must be a son/daughter of a full-time employee of a CAWGC member company OR a son/daughter of a Will/Grundy union building tradesman, who will be attending college full-time in the Fall of 2019 or a present full-time college student who is pursuing an undergraduate degree.
A construction related major and a "C or better" average is also required. The application deadline is March 15, 2019. An interview will be required for all first-time finalists. Recipients will be announced early May.
Applications Due: April 10, 2020
Academic Scholarships:
The Davis Memorial Foundation awards scholarships each year to individuals who want to further their education. This year, based on the generous support of members like you, we're now offering scholarships at $5,000 EACH for 2020. All students are encouraged to apply!
Awards are based on academic/personal achievement, financial need and other factors, as deemed appropriate by the Trustees. Don’t delay – completed applications are due to the WSRCA office postmarked no later than April 10, 2020.
The application must be postmarked by July 17, 2020!
Our Jim Nienow Scholarship program has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships over the past 8 years to students affiliated with the Southern California Roofing Contractors Association. Students from all walks of life have received scholarship awards to help support achievement of their dreams.
In the challenging times we currently face, we hope to continue to be a source of support, inspiration, and encouragement to our member families and employees through this scholarship program.
Download our 2020 Scholarship Application
We look forward to awarding scholarships to immediate family members and employees of RCASoCal members in memory of the late James O. Nienow.
For more information visit https://www.rcasocal.org/
All applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2019.
RSMCA is proud to offer the RSMCA Scholarship for dependents of member company employees and has awarded over $108,000.00 to qualifying recipients! Please click on the links below to download the scholarship application forms.
The Tennessee Association of Roofing Contractors has established a scholarship program to assist students of TARC members, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. Three scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $1,000 each.
TARC is not currently accepting applications. Please check back in April, 2020.
Find out who the 2019 scholarship recipients are.
For more information visit TARC
The deadline for applications is May 15, 2020
The North East Roofing Educational Foundation Scholarship Application for 2020 is now available for your employees and their families. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2020. The application can be downloaded HERE or by calling or emailing the association office to have one mailed to you.
For further information, please contact Patsy Sweeney at the association office either by telephone or email at psweeney@nerca.org.
The Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation (ARIF), the non-profit affiliate of ARCA that carries out charitable and education related activities has released the 2020-2021 Scholarship Application, this year's application is only available and must be submitted online.
This year scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 per recipient for continuing education.
Need more information? Visit ARIF online HERE
Application deadline: 12:00 pm (noon, Eastern Time), Thursday, January 31, 2019. (Check back for next year's open enrollment)
- Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if the applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2019.
- Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
- The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Awards must be used for the 2019 – 2020 school year.
- Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
For more Union Plus Scholarship information, visit the Union Plus web site at:
www.unionplus.org/college-education-financing/union-plus-scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 15, 2020. APPLICATION AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE RCAT OFFICE BY RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED MAIL.
Who is Eligible for the Annie Born / Jan P. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund?
If your company is a member in good standing of RCAT (manufacturer, distributor, roof consultant, insurance, law firm, architect or roofing contractor) ALL employees of your company's children are eligible to apply for the scholarship fund when enrolled in college. This includes the counter salesman, the secretary, the roofing foreman, or anyone in any position within your firm.
AWARDS
Three (3) $5,000.00 scholarships to be awarded! The scholarship will be sent to the bursar of the college or university for disbursement where the recipient will do his or her undergraduate work.
DOWNLOAD: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
You’ve got big plans for your future. A scholarship from the Architects Foundation can help you reach them. Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships to high school students; to architecture students in NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs; to Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects; and to licensed architects pursuing educational enrichment opportunities.
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress presents the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program. This program is available to assist employees of NRCA contractor and supplier members. Employees and their families who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs are eligible for the merit-based scholarships. Scholarship recipients will receive funding for up to four years of full-time study at any accredited post-secondary institution of the student's choice.
The purpose of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program is to assist individuals seeking to further their education to pursue careers in the roofing or building construction industries (which includes architecture; business management; civil, mechanical or structural engineering; and construction management majors).
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America. Scholarship America is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
CISCO Launches 2019 Scholarship Program – Application Deadline – February 22, 2019 (Check back for next year's open enrollment)
Seven scholarships available.
The Construction Industry Service Corporation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Scholarship Program. The three different program categories enable a wider range of the children of both building trade union members and union contractor employees to apply.
CISCO offers (3), four-year scholarships ($2,000/year) to high school seniors; (2), two-year awards ($1,000/year) for seniors planning to attend community college; and (2), two-year continuing education awards ($1,000/year) to adult union members or contractor employees.
Applications for each of the three categories of scholarships are available at www.cisco.org/scholarships/ or by calling CISCO at 630-472-9411. The program was established in 1994 in order to provide educational support for CISCO members and their families.
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Gary Karafiat at 630/472-9411 or email gary@cisco.org
Completed applications must be received by the Chicago Federation of Labor by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (Check back for next year's open enrollment)
Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 scholarships to high school seniors, valued at $2,000 each. The funds may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States.
- The applicant must be a senior in high school and graduating in the spring of 2019.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent must be a member in good standing of a CFL-affiliated union. To confirm a union’s affiliation status, please call 312.222.1000.
- The applicant must choose to enter either the Random Drawing or Academic Competition for the William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship. Students are not eligible to enter both categories. APPLICANTS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER BOTH CATEGORIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
- Only completed applications, with the personal essay, will be accepted.
Additional details are included in each application.
The Connecticut Roofing Contractors Association’s George Ordway Scholarship is open to students seeking post secondary careers. Applicants must be the children of owners and/or employees of CRCA member companies. The scholarship is open to entering freshman and undergraduate students. The scholarship will be in an amount determined annually by the Scholarship Committee of the Connecticut Roofing Contractors Association.
Selection will be based on academic goals as stated by the applicant, academic achievement, and involvement in extra-curricular and community activities. All applications must be accompanied by an academic transcript from the educational institute in which the candidate is currently enrolled. If the candidate is entering a different educational institution as of September of the current year, a letter of acceptance to that institution must accompany the application.
Applicants must have a demonstrated leadership potential and be of good character. Financial need is not a primary factor. Please click here to find out about upcoming scholarships.
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