Adam & Tracy Purdy | Austin Ebersold Memorial | Bob & Elaine Purdy | Bowen, Hilson, Turner
BrightFund | E.H. Engelmeier Family | James Harrison Jenkins Memorial |NEFRSA |Mason E. Liftig
Matt & Jackie Criswell | Oyola Family |Steve Steele Memorial | SWFRCA | Trent Cotney
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Brayden Bates Brayden graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lake Minneola High School and plans to attend William and Mary to study Engineering. He is an avid gymnast, practicing five hours a day and plans to compete at the college level. Brayden volunteers at Habitat for Humanity and Vacation Bible School. |
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Amber Cape Amber graduated home school and plans to attend Southeastern University to study Business and Entrepreneurial Studies. After graduating and working in the small business arena, she plans to start her own business. She is a scuba diver and snowboarder. |
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Hayley Casey Hayley attends FSU, where she studies Political Science. She aspires to work as a lawyer in the government sector and hopes to own her own practice some day. She volunteers at Children Miracle Network hospitals and the FSU Student Foundation where she serves as a Trustee. |
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Hope Garret Hope is studying business at Hillsborough Community College. She works at Garrett Roofing in administration and plans to make a career in roofing and construction. She is a Certified Veterinary Assistant, Agritechnology Specialist and a barrel racer. |
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Yesenia Florez Yesenia is a graduate of Somers High School in New York and plans to study at University of Central Florida in the Early Childhood Education field. She intends to become an elementary school teacher for Pre-K to Third Grade. |
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Kayla Hellein Kayla graduated from Lake Mary High School as a National Honors Society and Beta Club member. She plans to attend the University of South Florida to Biology and pre-med with the goal of becoming an OB/Gyn. She played softball and volunteered as a 12U softball coach. |
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Makena Johnson Makena is in her second year at Tallahassee State College pursuing a degree in Finance. After graduating, she plans to return to her parent's roofing company, R/J Group in Port Orange. She volunteers for beach cleanups and setting up school events. |
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Owen Johnson Owen is in his junior year at Florida State University, studying Business and Sales. He intends to become an estimator / salesperson in the roofing industry, working with his parents' company, R/J Group in Port Orange. He volunteers with Special Olympics and enjoys hiking. |
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Jack Kemp Jack is in his junior year at the University of West Florida, where he is studying Construction Management. He works as an assistant Project Manager at The Moretta Company in Pensacola. After graduating, he plans to work in the industry and to one day start his own Business. |
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Sarah Kemp Sarah attends Samford University and is working toward a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She plans to work in the nursing field and return to school to obtain a Nurse Practitioner license. She volunteers at Gulf Breeze Hospital, plays lacrosse and the guitar and enjoys fishing and boating. |
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William Kemp William is a junior at Florida State University. He is studying at Civil Engineering and plans to work in the construction industry in project management. He hopes to start his own company in the future. HE interns at Osiris 9 Consulting, repairing engineering designs for highways and local roads. |
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Erin Moss Erin works at Recovery Roofing, Jacksonville, as Controller. She attends University of North Florida to obtain a degree in Accounting and says that she has "fallen in love with numbers and roofing" since she started working in the industry four years ago. |
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Christian Murray Christian graduated as a National Honor Society and Beta Club Member from Christ Church academy and plans to attend North Greenville University to study Nursing and Exercise Science. He looks forward to continuing to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. |
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Connor Murray Connor's long-term goal is to work in a hospital Intensive Care Unit. Toward that goal, he is attending North Greenville University to obtain a degree in Health Science. Afterwards, he intends to enter Nursing School and then seek an emergency room position. |
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Kaiya Parent Kaiya attends University of Alabama, where she is studying Kinesiology. She focuses on preventing injuries, rehabilitation and optimizing athletes' performance. She plans to become an Athletic Trainer for the Crimson Tide football team. |
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Isabella Parker Isabella graduated from Cape Coral High School and is now attending University of South Florida studying Business and Pre-Law. After graduating with a Business degree, she plans to attend Law School and enter the legal field. She plays acoustic and electric guitar and the piano. |
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Jacob Phillips Jacob graduated from Durant High School and plans to attend Tallahassee State College and FSU in pursuit of a Business degree. He hopes to start a roofing and construction company after graduating. He played varsity baseball. |
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Reese Rauktis Reese graduated from Edgewater High School and will study Professional Communications and Public Relations at Florida State University. She plans to work in Public Relations. Reese volunteers at Blessings in a Backpack, Nature Camp of Winter Park and Vacation Bible School. |
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Rylee Rauktis Rylee attends University of University of Florida's School of Construction Seeking a Construction Management degree. She plans to become a general contractor and work in the residential sector. She is a member of the Rinker Women's Construction Network. |
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Landon Rollison Landon graduated from Dixie County High School and is attending Lander University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He is on the school's bass fishing team and is a three-time National Champion qualifier with Florida B.A.S.S. Nation. |
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Simon Scott Simon is a Senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he is completing a degree in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. After graduating, he plans to work in the construction and real estate sectors capturing infrared analyses, photos and videos for commercial use. |
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Bradley Sealander Bradley graduated from Hagerty High School and is pursuing a career in welding. He plans to attend lineman school and also obtain his welding certification. In the future, he plans to start his own welding business. |
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Leslie Sims Leslie is completing her Law degree at University of Florida Levin College of Law and plans to practice Land Use and Construction Law in Florida after graduating and passing the bar. She is employed at UF Law School as a researcher. |
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Henry Swenson Henry graduated from Smith Prep in Lake Mary and plans to study Chemistry and Asian Studies at Rollins College. He works as an Emergency Department Patient Transporter in Altamonte Springs. |
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Quinton Swetz Quinton is in his first year ay Skyborne Airline Academy. He has earned his private pilot license and plans to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree and become a commercial pilot. He works part-time as a painter and volunteers at a local veterinarian office. |
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Rebecca Zehnal Rebecca graduated from Davenport High School and will study Criminology and Psychology at Florida Southern University. She plans to pursue a doctorate in Criminology at University of Florida and a career as a Criminal Psychologist with the FBI. |
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We love hearing from our past scholarship recipients about how the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation scholarship has impacted their lives:
"I was a scholarship recipient for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. I wanted to reach out to FRSA and thank them for all the support throughout my college career and wanted to let everyone know that I am now working as a claims adjuster for Olympus Insurance and handling their roofing claims. I never expected to get into the insurance field but once I started interning in the homeowner's unit, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I owe a large amount of my success in this field thus far, to the influences and the support of the FRSA." - Elizabeth Wieland
"First and foremost, it is such a great honor to be involved with an organization that places such a priority on the roofing industry's future. With two scholarships from the Educational and Research Foundation, I have been able to meet and excel in my academic career and goals.” - Taylor Kennedy
"The FRSA Educational and Research Foundation’s acceptance of all ages made it possible for me to attend Mary Baldwin College at 14 years old. The generosity and support of the FRSA Educational Foundation has helped me to grow in immeasurable ways as a student at Mary Baldwin College." - Allie Brown
If you have questions about the scholarship program or application, please contact John Hellein at 800-767-3772 ext. 123 or john@floridaroof.com.
FRSA members, employees, and their families who plan to pursue post -secondary education in college or vocational programs on a full-time or part-time basis are eligible for the merit-based scholarships.
The criteria for selecting scholarship recipients include but are not limited to:
Academic Performance
Financial Need
Leadership in school and community
Honors
Work experience
Education and career goals
Scholarship recipients will receive funding for full-time study at an accredited post-secondary institution. The amount awarded and number of scholarships distributed is based on funding available in any given year. Previous award recipients may reapply as long as they have maintained a 3.0 GPA (or the equivalent). Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.
Download: Academic Application | Trade School Application
Interested students must complete a scholarship application for either the undergraduate/ graduate studies program or the vocational/technical school program. Completed applications and all required materials (official transcripts, letter of recommendation) must be received by or on the deadline date of March 15, 2025. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Since applicants are evaluated on the information supplied, questions must be answered as completely as possible. All information received will be kept confidential.