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2026 MRCA Foundation Scholarship Application
MRCA Foundation Scholarship Program
Applicants 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
Applicants must submit the following to be considered for a scholarship award:
1. A fully-completed application form
2. Proof of being associated with an active MRCA member company
3. A written statement from the educational institution where the construction-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 their field of study and any steps that have been taken to pursue this goal including relevant honors, activities, or employment. If it is determined that AI was used to create your essay, you will automatically be disqualified.
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 and the award will be mailed to the specified school. Should candidates rank equally in the judgement of the selection committee, the level of financial need will be considered the final criteria.
DEADLINE
Entries, including all required information, must be postmarked or emailed no later than May 1, 2026 to be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year. For questions contact Emily Mandich at emandich@mrca.org or 800-497-6722.
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