Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress

Introduction
For over 25 years the Roofing Alliance has driven innovation and addressed key industry needs — from workforce development and training to technological advancement and research. Guided by a mission to support and strengthen the roofing profession, the organization invests in the industry's future through philanthropic initiatives. The Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program is a flagship effort that helps identify, educate, and financially support the next generation of skilled roofing professionals.

Program overview
The Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program awards funds in three categories using one common application. The three categories are: Accredited University Scholarship, Accredited CTE Scholarship, and Diversity Scholarship. Summaries of each category and the specific eligibility and award rules follow.

General eligibility (applicants who are NRCA or Roofing Alliance members)
- Applicant must be a full-time or part-time employee of a roofing industry company, or the spouse or dependent child of such an employee. The employee must have at least one year of full-time or part-time service with their company by the application deadline.
- High school seniors or graduates who intend to enroll, or students already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate program directly related to a roofing career at an accredited vocational/technical trade school or college for an entire academic year are eligible.

Accredited CTE Scholarship (purpose and eligibility)
- Purpose: To support students preparing for hands-on or trade careers in roofing, such as roof system and sheet metal installers/fabricators, crane and equipment operators, foremen/superintendents, warehouse and inventory specialists, and other roofing trade roles. This award is not intended for careers that require a four-year undergraduate degree.
- CTE/vocational eligibility: Applicants may be enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs or vocational schools regardless of industry affiliation. High school seniors or graduates planning to enroll, or students already enrolled, must be in a full-time program directly related to a roofing career at an accredited vocational or technical trade school for the full academic year.

Accredited University Scholarship (purpose and eligibility)
- Purpose: To assist students pursuing college-level studies related to roofing, building construction, or construction science.
- Eligible students are high school seniors or graduates who will enroll, or students already enrolled, in a full-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire academic year.

Diversity Scholarship (purpose and eligibility)
- Purpose: To broaden participation and promote diversity within the roofing and construction fields.
- Eligible applicants include African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and multi-racial students. All female students are eligible regardless of race or ethnicity. Applicants who bring diverse perspectives for other reasons (including those with physical, mental, or other disabilities) are also welcome to apply.
- The Diversity Scholarship is available to students pursuing construction science education at either an accredited post-secondary institution or an accredited vocational/technical trade school.
- Construction Management applicants: For those enrolled in undergraduate Construction Management programs (typically programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and often accredited by the American Council for Construction Education — http://www.acce-hq.org), the same undergraduate enrollment requirement applies.

Awards and renewal rules
Accredited University Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000 each.
- Number: Up to twelve awards may be made to high school seniors/graduates who plan to enroll, or students already enrolled, in a full-time program directly tied to a roofing career or building construction.
- Enrollment requirement: Must attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the full academic year.
- Renewal: Awards may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is conditional on all of the following being met at the end of each school year:
1. A final, cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent),
2. Continuation in the same major,
3. Continued satisfaction of the program eligibility requirements.
- Note: Scholarships may be revoked if the recipient changes major or no longer meets eligibility criteria.

Accredited CTE Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 each.
- Number: Up to five awards may be made to high school seniors/graduates who plan to enroll, or students already enrolled, in a full-time program directly related to a roofing career.
- Enrollment requirement: Must attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school for the full academic year.
- Renewal: These awards are not renewable. However, eligible students may reapply in subsequent years.

Diversity Scholarship
- Number and amounts: Up to two scholarships total — one post-secondary award of $5,000 and one vocational/trade award of $1,000.
- Post-secondary ($5,000) award: Renewable for up to three additional undergraduate years provided the recipient:
1. Maintains a final, cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at year’s end,
2. Continues in a qualifying major,
3. Continues to meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
- Vocational/trade ($1,000) award: Not renewable, though eligible students may reapply each year they meet the requirements.

Additional notes
- Priority consideration will be given to applicants who are members of the Roofing Alliance and/or the NRCA across all scholarship categories.
- Scholarships are not guaranteed if a recipient’s declared major or eligibility status changes during the award period.