The Governors for the Scholarship Grant Committee announced the recipient of the 2025 Scholarship Grant: Luis Diaz of Detroit. 

The Commercial Roofing Contractors of Southeastern Michigan, through the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association (SMRCA), along with the Roofers Union Local #149, annually award college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing contractors.

Applicants were asked to submit an essay addressing one or more of the following topics: Roofing Technology, Roofing Safety, Roofing Impact or Roofing Ethics to the Joint Union/Contractor Scholarship Committee. Winners receive scholarships for $1000, contributed by the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149 and the Contractor Employer.

The Scholarship Grant Program exemplifies the long-standing commitment of the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149, and their member contractors to invest in education and supporting the families of those working within the roofing industry. In a joint news release, the groups said that by encouraging continued education, the program reinforces the importance of workforce development and community growth within Southeastern Michigan.

More than 50 years ago, a group of locally based professional roofing contractors dedicated to elevating industry standards formed the SMRCA. Contractors from Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties formed an agreement with the Roofers Union Local #149.