Eight new scholarships were awarded, and 11 others were renewed.
(Itasca, IL) July 14, 2025 — The
Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2025-26 Melvin Kruger Endowed
Scholarship Award recipients. The program offers three scholarship
opportunities, and all categories are open to employees of roofing industry
companies, their spouses and dependent children. It is also open to
construction management students enrolled in undergraduate level or students
enrolled in CTE programs or schools--regardless of industry affiliation.
The Roofing Alliance approved
eight new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship recipients, including:
· Jonathan Burt II, studying skilled trades, Henry Ford College
· Noah Donahoe, studying construction management, Minnesota
State University Mankato
· Aldyn Hartman, studying building science, Auburn University
· Erin McCoy, studying construction management, University of
Florida
· Lainie Morgan, studying architectural design, University of Florida
· Caleb Morrison, studying civil engineering, University of Alabama
· Graham Roh, studying building science, Auburn University
· Kyle Zirigner, studying construction management, Columbus
State Community College
In addition, the Roofing
Alliance approved eleven renewal scholarships:
· Caylin Angel, Wheeling Jesuit University
· Evan Cady, Western New England University
· Cole Celano, University of North Florida
· Kennedy Jones, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University
· Cecilia Krumholz, University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
· Hallie Lemmon, West Virginia University
· Piper Lewis, Boston College
· Brayden Morford, Carnegie Mellon University
· Alexis Petty, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
· Melina Risi, Clemson University
· Kennedy Stockton, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
“A total of $32,000 was awarded
for new scholarships with an additional $55,000 for renewal scholarships,”
stated Alison LaValley, Roofing Alliance executive director. “Roofing
Alliance leadership is very proud to be able to support the roofing industry
with these scholarships. To date a total of 173 students have received
$1,252,500 in scholarship awards.”
Details for the 2026-27 Melvin
Kruger Endowed Scholarship program and the application guidelines will be
available in early October. For more information about the Melvin Kruger
Endowed Scholarship Program and the Roofing Alliance, contact Alison L.
LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or
visit roofingalliance.net.
About the Roofing Alliance
The
Roofing Alliance is the foundation for the roofing industry, uniting more than
200 members committed to advancing the roofing industry. With more than $16
million in funding, the Alliance supports essential research, education,
training, and workforce initiatives. Key programs include the Melvin Kruger
Scholarship Program, construction management partnerships, the MVP Awards, and
a longstanding relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
To
learn more about membership, contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, at alavalley@nrca.net.
