The NCCCO Foundation provides two types of scholarships in different cycles throughout the year. Check this page and our social media regularly for more information and when applications are opened. The NCCCOF scholarships support individuals seeking rigger/signalperson training and certification or crane operator training and certification. All the details about the scholarship and process are available within the application.

The Initial Crane Operator Training and Certification Scholarship provides 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 that will be available in 2027.

The Initial Rigger and Signalperson Training and CCO Certification Scholarship provides financial support for individuals who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a rigger and/or signalperson. Scholarship requirements, deadlines, and the process are outlined in the application that will be available in 2027.

For those will little to no experience, it is highly recommended to apply for the rigger/signalperson scholarship in order to gain knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in entry-level positions.

Hear what recent NCCCO Foundation scholarship recipients say about starting a new career and the exciting challenges that await them on our scholarship page.

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.