Scholarships

JRGF offers several scholarships as part of its commitment to funding the next generation of mechanical contracting leaders. With these scholarships, MCAA is dedicated to providing students the opportunity to develop professional skills, knowledge and experiences. These scholarships will be presented to worthy students involved with a chartered MCAA student chapter. Recipients are selected by members of the MCAA Career Development Committee.

MCAA recognizes the importance of ensuring opportunity exists for everybody to grow in our industry. We strive to come together and create a space that ensures the opportunity exists for everybody—regardless of background, race, gender, or any other factor—to succeed and be able to grow in our industry.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, applicants must:

• Be an active participant of an MCAA Student Chapter;
• Enrolled in a four-year or five-year program or a two-year program with a recognized MCAA student chapter;
• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC or other similar field; and
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in mechanical contracting, as demonstrated through activities and employment.

JRGF and its generous donors are proud to present the following scholarships:

ALAN P. O’SHEA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey has established two $2,500 scholarships to honor the memory of Alan P. O’Shea, former Executive Director of the MCA of New Jersey. These national scholarships will memorialize Mr. O’Shea’s many contributions to the mechanical contracting industry.

ANN MATTHEIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
MCAA has established a $2,500 scholarship to honor the memory of Ann Mattheis, a former Director of MCAA’s Career Development / GreatFutures program. Her dedication and contributions to building the GreatFutures program left an enduring legacy for multiple decades of students and for the overall membership of MCAA throughout her many roles with MCAA.

ATP INSPIRING FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
ATP has established a $2,500 scholarship designed to recognize, support, and inspire students whose goal is to pursue a degree in the mechanical industry. This scholarship symbolizes ATP’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals in attaining the knowledge and technical skills required for employment and advancement in the mechanical industry.

ROBERT J. DURR, SR. – UA/NCPWB PARTNERING SCHOLARSHIP
The National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau has established a $2,500 scholarship in honor of Robert J. Durr, Sr., former chairman of the NCPWB Board of Trustees, for his effort and dedication in creating a partnership between the UA and the NCPWB, which resulted in the formation of the Joint Welder Testing Program.

JOSAM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
(Three-Year Endowed Scholarship for Sophomores)
Josam Company has established a $2,500 endowment annual scholarship to a student committed to pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or a similar field within MCAA’s scope. Provided that all qualifications are met the recipients will receive the scholarship in their sophomore, junior and senior years. This annual national scholarship will symbolize Josam Company’s commitment to assisting in the education of individuals who will pursue a career within the mechanical contracting industry.

BOLTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The $5,000 Bolton Family Scholarship was established to pay tribute to the significant contributions that the Boltons have provided to the construction industry and the dedicated service they provided to the employees of Arden Building Companies. The scholarship honors the family’s dedicated volunteer work within the communities they serve in Rhode Island. Notably, their efforts in aiding children from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking backgrounds in mastering the English language within the school system and their improvement with the Ronald McDonald House underscore the Bolton Family’s deep-rooted commitment to serving both their employees and the broader community. This scholarship embodies the values of service, community engagement and support for those in need that have been integral to the Bolton family’s legacy.

EVAPCO, INC. ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
EVAPCO, Inc. has established two $5,000 scholarships designed to recognize and encourage students whose goal is to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a field of study relevant to mechanical contracting/ equipment manufacturing that supports the mechanical contracting industry.

FOSTER McCARL, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The McCarl family has established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate its founder, Foster McCarl, Jr. and to honor his memory. This national scholarship will symbolize the scope of Mr. McCarl’s impact on the mechanical contracting industry and memorialize his many contributions to its continuing advancement.

REILLY FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The John W. Danforth Company has established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate the memory of its leadership, the Reilly Family. Danforth is a charter member of the MCAA. Kevin “Duke” Reilly served as Danforth’s Chairman/CEO. Wayne, Patrick and Emmett Reilly contributed a combined 128 years of commitment and loyalty to their company and the industry. This national scholarship will symbolize the Reillys’ many contributions to the mechanical contracting industry.

WILLIAM A. BIANCO, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kinetics has established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate William A. Bianco, Jr. and to honor his memory. This national scholarship will symbolize the scope of Mr. Bianco’s impact on the mechanical contracting industry and memorialize his many contributions to its continuing advancement.

THOMAS J. WANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The MCA/MSCA of Cleveland established a $5,000 scholarship in honor of their former Executive Director, Thomas J. Wanner. Thomas Wanner focused on labor relations, collective bargaining, education and training, legislation, codes and business operations for over three decades.

DONALD V. BROWN, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
D.V. Brown & Associates, Inc. established a $5,000 scholarship to commemorate the memory of its founder, Donald V. Brown, Senior. D.V. Brown & Associates, Inc. is a charter member of the MCAA.

VIEGA SCHOLARSHIP
Viega has established a $5,000 scholarship to assist undergraduate students pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.

ROBERT T. ARMISTEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Open to MCAA Student Chapter Presidents)
Armistead Mechanical, Inc. and Susan Armistead established two $5,000 scholarships to commemorate Robert T. Armistead and to honor his memory. These scholarships will symbolize “Bob’s” leadership, dedication and impact on the mechanical contracting industry. Robert Armistead served as MCAA President in 2010.

TRIMBLE FUTURE ESTIMATOR SCHOLARSHIP
(Open to students interested in a career in estimating, Student Chapter Competition Final Four team)
Trimble is sponsoring a $5,000 scholarship for a student interested in a career as an estimator within the mechanical contracting industry. The scholarship recipient must be a participant in the MCAA Student Chapter Competition (first round) and will be selected from a Final Four team following competition placement notifications.

FERGUSON WOMEN IN THE MECHANICAL INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
(Open to female students)
Ferguson is sponsoring two $5,000 scholarships for two worthy female students invested in career in the mechanical contracting industry.

DEWALT PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP
(Open to Military Veterans or those who are currently serving)
This scholarship is designed to recognize two veterans of the United States military who have valiantly served their country and have chosen to enter a career in the trades. Thank you to DEWALT for honoring our military with these two $5,000 scholarships and to all of our Veterans for their service. 

GEILING FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Geiling Family Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the plumbing and mechanical trades, helping to develop the next generation of industry leaders. The scholarship empowers recipients to focus on building skills and advancing their knowledge. This $5,000 scholarship represents a commitment to investing in the future of the plumbing and mechanical contracting community.

– The application period for 2024-2025 scholarships is now closed.
– Applications for 2025-2026 scholarships (presented at MCAA26) will be available on September 17, 2025.

Please contact Michele Hoffman if you have any questions.

Looking for the MSCA Barbara Dolim Scholarship? Check out the MSCA scholarship page for eligibility and application details. This scholarship is typically due in the spring and awarded at the MSCA Annual Education Conference in the fall.