Masonry Industry Scholarships

Sponsoring OrganizationScholarshipAmountApplication DeadlineDescription & Criteria
The Masonry SocietyClayford T. Grimm, P.E. Student Scholarship $1,000July 31
(Annually)
Established in 2007 to honor the memory of Clayford T. Grimm, this Scholarship is awarded every year Society.

Criteria: Master's level graduate student who is conducting research in masonry. The investigation can be in masonry materials, structures, construction, or architecture and must be performed under the direction of a member of The Masonry.
The Masonry SocietyJames L. Noland Student Fellowship$3,000April 16, 2023The next award will be presented in Omaha, Nebraska, June 11 – 14, 2023, at the 14th North American Masonry Conference (NAMC).

Criteria: Graduate student who is doing research on masonry. This research can be in materials, structures, architecture or construction and must be performed under the direction of a member of The Masonry Society.
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)John and Marlene Heslip Architecture Student Scholarship Program$2,500June 1
(Annually)
The purpose of this program is to support students pursuing a degree in the architectural field while encouraging innovative design, application, or utilization of manufactured concrete masonry and hardscape products in the built environment.

Criteria: Full-time students engaged in the pursuit of an architecture undergraduate or graduate degree at eligible colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)Paul and Helen Lenchuck Engineering Student Scholarship Program$2,500June 1
(Annually)
The purpose of this program is to support students pursuing a graduate degree in the engineering field while encouraging innovative design, application, or utilization of manufactured concrete masonry and hardscape products in the built environment.

Criteria: Full-time students engaged in the pursuit of an engineering (structural, architectural engineering, or related field) graduate degree at eligible colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA)Dr. Dick Bennett Engineering Student Scholarship$1,000June 1
(Annually)
Established in 2021 to honor Dr. Dick Bennett, this Scholarship is awarded every starting in 2022.

Criteria: Full-time students engaged in the pursuit of an architecture undergraduate or graduate degree at eligible colleges and universities in the United States.
Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA)Paul LeVene Architectural Student Scholarship$1,000June 1
(Annually)
Established in 2021 to honor Mr. Paul LaVene, this Scholarship is awarded every starting in 2022.

Criteria: Full-time students engaged in the pursuit of an architecture undergraduate or graduate degree at eligible colleges and universities in the United States.