MRCA Foundation Scholarship Program
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.
Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Open October 1st!!
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:
- A fully-completed application.
- Proof of being associated with an active MRCA member company.
- 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.
- Official transcripts from current high school or educational institution showing at least a 3.0 GPA
- 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.
- A typed essay of no more than one page, explaining why the applicant is interested in pursuing a degree in their field of study 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.
Congrats to our 2025 Foundation Scholarship Winners!
Brynn Marshall - GAF, Parsippany, NJ
Chase Taylor - R. Adams Roofing Inc., Indianapolis, IN
David Henry - Everest Systems, LLC, Houston, TX
Garrett Pesch - Berwald Roofing Co., Inc., St. Paul, MN
Grace Baker - Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Lexington, KY
Grace Rucka - Malarkey Roofing Products, Portland, OR
Jacob Haley - Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Wheeling, WV
Kacie Learman - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
Kurt Kreuger - TRUFAST, Bryan, OH
Laurelyn Harris - Hausman Metal Works & Roofing Inc., St. Joseph, MO
Lucian Yerger - Claims Settlement LLC, Newaygo, MI
Mirabellah Hernandez - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
Sydney Baxter - O'Hara's Son Roofing, Chicago, IL
Tyler Niznick - BL Dalsin Roofing, Minneapolis, MN
Viviana Bahena - Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc., Frankfort, IL
Zakary Green - Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, IN
The Gwaltney Family Scholarship
The Gwaltney Family has been an active part of the leadership of the MRCA right up until Kevin’s passing on January 29, 2023. Kevin, Rick, and Mark Gwaltney all stood for education, and they supported elevating the level of professionalism in the roofing industry. They had a strong belief in self-improvement through education and training. In addition, the Gwaltney Family was always a strong supporter of the Annual MRCA Foundation Auction which raises funds for scholarships.
The MRCA Executive Board felt that this dedication needed to be memorialized, and that the best way would be to designate each year one of the MRCA Foundation Scholarships in the name of the Gwaltney Family.
Congratulations to the second recipient of the Gwaltney Family Scholarship
Tyce Melvin - Roofmasters Roofing & Sheet Metal, Hays, KS
