Merit Shop Construction Scholarship
Scholarship submission is closed for 2026.
The Merit Shop Training and Research Center (MSTRC) Scholarships are designed to support post-secondary education in the construction industry. The MSTRC was established several years ago by ABC Keystone as a non-profit fund whose mission is to provide financial assistance to students who have chosen construction-related careers. The Center is funded by members of the Chapter, who have taken the responsibility of being proactive in assisting men and women in their preparation for this industry.
Applications are reviewed by distinguished industry professionals serving on the Scholarship Selection Committee of the MSTRC. They are solely based on merit and without regard for the race, color, religion, national origin, or gender of applicants.
For more information, please contact Terri Confer at terri@abckeystone.org.
Eligibility
- Individuals seeking to further their education in careers in construction.
- Individuals who are enrolling in a trade school, college, or university program that is directly related to a construction career
- Individuals who permanently reside in the ABC Keystone service area.
- Individuals enrolling in an institution of higher education located within the ABC Keystone service area.*The Center will not fund applications seeking funding for graduate-level degrees.
For more information, please contact Terri Confer at terri@abckeystone.org
2026 MSTRC scholarship Winners
Brady DaCosta, Pennsylvania College of Technology | Building Automation
Tyce Frank, Marywood University | Architecture
Brady Kay, Pennsylvania College of Technology | HVAC-R
Aiden Miller, Millersville University | Applied Engineering: Construction Management
Keeley Nunn, The Pennsylvania State University | Architectural Engineering
Ethan Rineer, Drexel University | Architecture
Jude Stulak, The Pennsylvania State University | Architectural Engineering
Karson Washabaugh, Pennsylvania College of Technology | Electrical Construction
Sladen Wolf, Messiah University | Civil Engineering