Applications with specific details on all the requirements for each of the scholarships are now available below. Scholarships are limited and therefore very competitive. Training and certification courses must be successfully completed by December 31, 2025. Applications are reviewed by the NCCCO Foundation. All applications must be submitted by September 15, 2025.

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 https://www.ncccofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fall-2025-NCCCO-Foundation-Scholarship-Application-Initial-Rigger-and-Signalperson-Training-and-CCO-Certification-Fillable.pdf. .

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 https://www.ncccofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fall-2025-NCCCO-Foundation-Scholarship-Application-Initial-Crane-Operator-Training-and-CCO-Certification-Fillable.pdf.  

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.