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Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program

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Scholarship Program

The Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities. Both are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses and their dependent children, as well as construction management students enrolled in undergraduate level or students enrolled in CTE programs or schools (regardless of industry affiliation). Applicants may apply for one of the following scholarship categories:

The Accredited University Scholarship

The purpose of the Accredited University Scholarship is to assist individuals seeking to further their education. Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive funding for up to four years of full-time study at any accredited post-secondary institution of the student’s choice.

Priority will be given to individuals pursuing careers in the roofing or building construction industries (which include architecture; civil, mechanical or structural engineering; construction management; or occupational health and safety.)

Eligibility

NRCA and Roofing Alliance Member Applicants:

  • Full-time or part-time employees of a roofing industry company or their spouses or dependent children. Employees must have a minimum of one year of full-time or part-time employment with their companies as of the application deadline.
  • High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study.

Construction Management Student Applicants:

  • Enrolled at the undergraduate level, regardless of industry affiliation, in a program leading to Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degrees that typically are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), http://www.acce-hq.org
  • High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study.

Awards

Each recipient is eligible to receive a $5,000 award. Awards are renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study provided recipients meet the annual renewal requirements: maintain a final, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) at the end of the school year; maintain a qualified major; and maintain the eligibility requirements stated in this application.

John S. Gooding Accredited CTE Scholarship

Part of the Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program

The John S. Gooding Accredited CTE Scholarship supports individuals pursuing skilled, hands-on careers in the roofing industry. It is intended for students preparing for roles such as roof system and sheet metal installers/fabricators, crane and equipment operators, foremen and superintendents, warehouse specialists, and other trade-focused positions.

This scholarship is designed specifically for career and technical education—not for programs requiring a four-year degree.

Eligibility

NRCA and Roofing Alliance Member Applicants:

  • Full- or part-time employees of a roofing company, or their spouses/dependent children
  • Employees must have at least one year of service by the application deadline
  • High school seniors, graduates, or current students enrolled full-time in an accredited vocational or technical program related to roofing

CTE and Vocational Applicants (non-member eligible):

  • Enrolled in a CTE or vocational program (any industry)
  • High school seniors, graduates, or current students enrolled full-time in an accredited trade program related to roofing or construction management

Awards

  • Up to $3,000 per recipient
  • Not automatically renewable; students may reapply annually
  • Renewal consideration requires:
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Continued enrollment in a trade program
    • Demonstrated commitment to a field-based roofing or construction career
    • Ongoing eligibility compliance

How to Apply

Applications are administered by Scholarship America, a national leader in scholarship management. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin. All applications must be complete; incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Information is kept confidential.

Status:

Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are now closed. Information for 2027– 28 will be available soon.