The NCCCO Foundation provides scholarships to support individuals seeking rigger/signalperson training and certification or crane operator training and certification. Applications for the Spring crane operator training and certification scholarship will be available beginning March 1. The deadline for to submit an application will be April 1, 2026. Those interested can check back on this page and social media to download the application and instructions starting March 1. 

The Initial Crane Operator Training and CCO Certification Scholarship provides up to $10,000 in financial support for individuals who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a crane operator. Scholarship requirements, deadlines, and the process our outlined in the application. For those will little to no experience, it is highly recommended to apply for the rigger/signalperson scholarship available later in the year in order to gain knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in entry-level positions.

In 2026, the Initial Rigger and Signalperson Training and CCO Certification Scholarship will be opened and considered separately. Applications for the rigger and signalperson scholarship will be available later in the year. These scholarships are intended to assist those with little or no experience seeking entry-level positions or riggers and signalpersons who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in order to advance their careers and improve safety. Check back here and on social media for applications later in 2026.

The Initial Rigger and Signalperson Training and CCO Certification Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in financial support for individuals who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a rigger or signalperson. Scholarship requirements, deadlines, and the process our outlined in the application.

For anyone looking for more information about the various exciting careers available in the crane industry including typical salaries, skills needed, benefits, top reasons to start a crane career, videos, and much more, visit the My Crane Career website at mycranecareer.org.