NDA Scholarships

NDA is proud to present scholarships to up-and-coming professionals pursuing a trade school program, a two year Associate's degree program, a four-year Bachelor's degree program, or a Master's degree program. Scholarships range in size from $1,500- $7,500. ALL are welcome to apply! 

Applications for 2025 Scholarships are now CLOSED. Winners will be announced at Demolition New Orleans, March 5-8, 2025. 

* Scholarship applications for individuals pursing continuing education and/or certification with NDA are still open

  • The National Demolition Association Scholarship
  • The John T. Adamo, Jr. Scholarship
  • The Bill and Wanda Baker Scholarship
  • The Michael J. Casbon Scholarship
  • The Roger I. Homrich Scholarship
  • The Patrick H. O’Rourke Scholarship
  • The Mike and Nancy Taylor Scholarship
  • The SA Recycling Scholarship
  • The Southern California Chapter Scholarship
  • The Southern California Chapter Member Scholarship
  • The Florida Chapter Scholarship 
  • The Michigan Chapter Scholarship 
  • NEW: The Ohio Chapter Scholarship
  • NEW: The Sessler Wrecking Scholarship 
  • NEW: Florida Chapter Education - Certification Scholarship - This scholarship is for those pursuing continuing education and/or certification with NDA. 

Scholarship Selection Process 

  • Scholarships for trade school or college institutions will be awarded as a one-time payment made payable directly to the school of the recipient's choosing for fall 2025 semester tuition only
  • The Awards Committee will select all recipients and the scholarships they will be awarded.
  • The Awards Committee will use this scoring criteria for those applying from 4-year college institutions, or master's programs. 
  • The Awards Committee will use this scoring criteria for those applying from trade school programs. 
  • The Awards Committee will use this scoring criteria to make their selections for the Florida Chapter Education-Certification Scholarship
  • Winners will be recognized at Demolition New Orleans, March 5-8, 2025.

How to Apply

  • Applications for 4-year college programs and trade school programs are now closed.
  • If you are pursuing continuing education and/or certification with NDA, and would like to be considered for a scholarship, please complete this application.

Requirements for All Applicants 

  • All applicants must follow all directions on the submission form for additional supplemental information. 
  • Applicants must complete ALL sections of this application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Awards Committee. 
  • Application must be turned in by the deadline. Late applications will not be reviewed by the Awards Committee.

For questions on the application process, please contact us at info@demolitionassociation.com.


Congratulations to the following 2024 Scholarship Recipients! 

  • The John T. Adamo, Jr. Scholarship – Nick Bartholomew
  • The American Wrecking Scholarship – Evelyn Segura Vallejo
  • The National Demolition Association Scholarship – Daniel Bustillos
  • The National Demolition Association Scholarship – Sara Rush
  • The National Demolition Association Scholarship – Nolan Priestly
  • The Patrick H. O’Rourke Scholarship – Connor Bill
  • The Southern California Chapter Member Scholarship – Luciana Tovalin
  • The Michael J. Casbon Scholarship – Evan Dittus
  • The Southern California Chapter Scholarship – Camille Randazzo
  • The Mike and Nancy Taylor Scholarship – Melanie Garcia
  • The Bill and Wanda Baker Scholarship – Mark Tripodi
  • The Roger I. Homrich Scholarship – Jacob Kleintank
  • The SA Recycling Scholarship – Emily Komerska
  • The David P. Sinclair International Scholarship – Kameron Bowman
  • The Michigan Chapter Scholarship – Julia Hibbard
  • The Florida Chapter Scholarship – Gregory G. Hoer
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