The National Roofing Foundation (NRF) has established a scholarship program to assist employees, immediate family members of employees or immediate family of NRCA contractor members who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. 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.
Scholarship Details
- Available Scholarships: Three unique scholarship opportunities
- Eligible Applicants: Employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses, and dependent children, as well as construction management students
- Duration: Recipients can receive funding for up to four years of full-time study at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Preference: Priority given to those pursuing careers in roofing or building construction industries, including related fields such as architecture, engineering, construction management, and occupational health and safety
- Amount: Each recipient is eligible for a $5,000 award
- Renewal: Awards are renewable for up to three years, contingent on meeting annual renewal requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- NRCA and Roofing Alliance Member Applicants Must Be:
- Full-time employees of roofing industry companies or their spouses or dependent children
- Have a minimum of one year of full-time employment with their companies as of the application deadline
- High school seniors or graduates planning to enroll or already enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies
- Construction Management Student Applicants Must Be:
- Enrolled at the undergraduate level in a program leading to Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degrees
- High school seniors or graduates planning to enroll or already enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies
- Programs are typically accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
Application Process
- Review the scholarship categories and determine your eligibility.
- Prepare necessary documents and information, including proof of employment and academic records.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Stay informed about annual renewal requirements if awarded a scholarship.
Awards are renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study or until a bachelor's degree is earned provided recipients renew annually and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants should be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study in Construction Management or adjacent majors.
