Florida & South Carolina · Inaugural 2026
The skilled trades gap is real — NRC's scholarship drive puts your donation directly into the hands of students ready to fill it.
Simple & Transparent
Scholarships are funded by donations from individuals and businesses (home improvements contractors, realtors, mortgage companies, real estate attorneys, title companies, et al). Student applications are accepted from veterans, graduating high school or vocational school seniors, and current trade or tech school students. Scholarships are for one school year only and are disbursed to the school upon proof of student acceptance.
Choose your amount — even $25 contributes directly to a student's tuition, tools, or fees.
Qualified students in FL & SC submit applications and are evaluated by NRC's review committee.
A three-member committee scores applications on financial need, career commitment, and more.
Awards are paid directly to the institution. Recipients must confirm enrollment at disbursement.
2026 Award Structure
The student should designate the Tier they are applying for. NRC reserves the right to select the appropriate tier based on the student's scholarship application.
High school seniors entering trade programs
Adults changing careers into skilled trades
Current trade students with demonstrated need
Veterans transitioning to skilled trade careers
Exceptional applicant — any category — selected by committee
Committee Discretion— NRC Build the Trades Scholarship Drive Core Mission
Qualifying Fields
We support students pursuing any accredited skilled trade — electrical, HVAC/R, plumbing, welding, carpentry, roofing, automotive, marine, CDL, and more. If your program leads to a trade career, NRC wants to help get you there.
NRC's inaugural 2026 drive aims to award $15,000–$25,000 in scholarships to students across Florida and South Carolina — and we're building that fund one contractor, one homeowner, and one industry partner at a time. Be part of the drive that proves our industry invests in its own future.