MRCA Foundation Announces Scholarship Applications are Open

By MRCA.  

The MRCA Foundation Scholarship program awards scholarships to MRCA Member Company Employees and their immediate family members on an annual basis. Apply today! 

The MRCA Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). One purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial assistance to MRCA member company employees and their families pursuing higher education at an accredited university or trade school. They select recipients based on various criteria such as GPA, letters of recommendation, the content of their essay explaining what field of study they are planning to pursue, and financial need. 

Eligibility 

Candidates must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a trade school, college, or university, or a high school senior provisionally accepted at an educational institution and expressing intent to pursue a degree or certified trade program with at least a 3.0 GPA or B Average Equivalent. 

Application requirements  

Candidates must submit the following to be considered for a scholarship award:  

1 - A fully-completed application. 

2 - Proof of being associated with an active MRCA member company.  

3 - A written statement from the educational institution where the trade-related, undergraduate or graduate work will be undertaken, indicating provisional acceptance of the student at the institution. 

4 - Official transcripts from current high school or educational institution showing at least a 3.0 GPA. 

5 - Two letters of recommendation, submitted by persons at least 18 years of age who are not related to the candidate. Only one letter of recommendation may come from a Director of MRCA, however, none may come from a Director of the MRCA Foundation.  

6 - A typed essay of no more than one page, explaining why the applicant is interested in pursuing a degree in the construction industry or related field and any steps that have been taken to pursue this goal including relevant honors, activities or employment.  

Scholarship awards  

The number and dollar amount of scholarships awarded by the MRCA Foundation will be determined by the MRCA Foundation Board of Directors.  

Selection  

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance, employment experience, financial need, letters of recommendation and a demonstrated desire to pursue higher education. All applicants will be notified in writing by the Directors and the award will be mailed to the specified school.  

Deadline  

Entries, including all required information, must be postmarked or submitted online no later than April 3, 2023 to be considered for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications and supporting documentation shall be mailed to: MRCA Foundation, Attn: Emily Mandich, 7250 Poe Ave., Suite 410 Dayton, Ohio 45414 or emailed to emandich@mrca.org.  

Apply for this scholarship today! 

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Original article source: MRCA