2013 Scholarships & Grants

Academic Scholarships
The Davis Memorial Foundation currently awards each year to individuals who want to further their education. The Foundation gives priority to students who want to attend a trade school, or get a college or university degree that relates to the construction industry. Employees, spouses, and children of roofing industry professionals in particular are encouraged to apply.

Awards are based on both academic and personal achievements. Although financial need is not a requirement for the award, the Foundation will consider level of financial need as the final criteria if, in the judgment of the selection committee, candidates are otherwise ranked equally.

Amount of scholarship: TBD (in 2012, amount was $4,000 per scholarship)
Number of scholarships awarded: No set limit
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Award Announcement: At WSRCA annual convention and tradeshow: The Western Roofing Expo

See previous scholarship recipients

Download the 2013 Scholarship Application

RJ McKennon Scholarship
The RJ McKennon Scholarship is intended for a dedicated and hard-working employee working within the roofing industry for the purpose of raising the recipients marketable skills, knowledge, and as a reward for their hard work. For scholarship information on this special award, please visit the RJ McKennon Scholarship page.

Download the 2013 McKennon Nomination Form

Grants
The Davis Memorial Foundation awards grants to help develop curriculum and establish libraries at construction management schools affiliated with colleges or universities in the western states. The foundation also grants funds to organizations that offer seminars or provide printed materials that add to the knowledge base of roofing professionals.

Please contact the Foundation at (650) 938-5405 if you have any questions about who is eligible to receive grants.

See previous recipients