The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program was established to assist students who plan to continue their education in a course of study related to the roofing industry or building construction.
The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program is intended for employees such as field workers, foremen, operations managers, superintendents, office personnel, sales staff, warehouse workers, equipment operators, drivers, etc., or their spouse, or their dependent children.
This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.
All applicants to the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program must meet the following criteria:
*The program is intended for employees (such as field workers, foremen, operations managers, superintendents, office personnel, sales staff, warehouse workers, equipment operators, drivers, etc.) their spouses and children.
**Dependent children are defined as natural or legally adopted children, stepchildren, or grandchildren who are declared as tax exemptions by the employee parent or guardian.
The following groups of individuals are NOT eligible:
Scholarships are not guaranteed if an applicant’s major or eligibility changes.
Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Melvin Kruger Endowed Accredited Post-Secondary Institution Scholarship
Accredited Career Technical Education Scholarship
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, volunteer experience, essay response, and an outside appraisal.
Scholarship applicants will be considered on all aspects of their application, including merit and personal achievements.
Selection of finalists is made by Scholarship America. The Roofing Alliance Board of Trustees will select recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
All applicants will be notified in May.
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program. Payment is made in August.
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than February 1, 2021 3:00 pm Central Time.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.