Apprenticeship Scholarship Fund

Building and Supporting Rochester's Construction Workforce

The Construction Industry Association of Rochester (CIAR) Scholarship Fund is designed to help individuals advance their education and training in the construction trades by completing an apprenticeship.

What We Fund

Participation in an apprenticeship program in the following trades:

Funding Available

Funding period from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Scholarship Application

Eligibility

Individuals 17+, entering union-based trades with CIAR-affiliated unions, working in the Greater Rochester Region.
Unions CIAR represents:
- Bricklayers Local 3
- Laborers Local 435
- Northeast Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 276
- Operating Engineers Local 158-832 District
- Painters and Allied Trades District Council 4 Tapers Contract/Local 150
Must be NEW to apprenticeship.

How Scholarships Are Dispersed

Upon completion of the initial 400 hours (approximately 90 days of employment – as verified via 90-day review letter completed by the Union Supervisor): $500
After completing the first year: $500
After completing the second year: $1,000
After completing the third year: $1,000
At Graduation: $2,000

To continue receiving scholarship disbursements, the student’s supervisor must complete and submit quarterly review letters to CIAR, including an indication of the total hours completed.

Review Process

Applications will be reviewed quarterly by a panel of five reviewers consisting of select CIAR board members and industry representatives.

How To Apply

Complete the application form on this page.

Please Also Include The Following

At least one, but not more than three letters of recommendation from a union business representative, teacher, instructor, coach or school guidance counselor.
High school and/or college transcript.
Application must be completed and submitted before or within the first 30 days of employment with the union.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Date of Birth(Required)

Current Employment and/or Student Status(Required)

What apprenticeship program do you plan to attend? Include name of Union with whom you expect to participate as an apprentice:(Required)

Attachments(Required)

See the "Required Attachments" on this page. PDF files only please.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 3.

By signing below, I give permission to have any of the information on this application verified by CIAR’s Scholarship Committee. I certify that the information provided is correct and not given with the intent of misleading CIAR. If I am awarded a scholarship, I grant CIAR permission to publish my photograph and scholarship information. Tuition checks will be sent directly to the address provided on this scholarship application.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Date(Required)