Scholarship Winners | 2026

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We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Scholarship Program!

Forty outstanding students have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship, which can be applied toward tuition, room and board, or books at their chosen college or trade school.

As in past years, twenty recipients were selected based on academic excellence, including high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The other twenty were chosen through a random drawing, ensuring opportunity and access for all eligible applicants.

 

These remarkable students are the sons, daughters, and dependents of proud members of the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters.

Congratulations to the 2026 CMRCC Scholarship recipients:

 

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The CMRCC Shop is LIVE

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We are extremely excited to share that the Central Midwest Carpenters has launched an online merch store that is already up and running! Read more

2026 Ohio Graduation

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Last month, the Central Midwest Carpenters held our annual Ohio apprenticeship graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishment of 377 graduates. Friends and family of those in attendance gathered in downtown Columbus to watch their loved ones walk across the stage and become journeymen carpenters, millwrights, and floor coverers.

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2026 Ohio Graduation Gallery

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February 2, 2026, friends and family celebrated 377 skilled and dedicated apprentices from the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters graduating the Ohio Carpenters’ JATC Apprenticeship program. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishment and welcoming them into the next phase of their career as journey-level carpenters.

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Giving Back, at Scale

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The Central Midwest Carpenters are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and serve. Throughout 2025, there were many projects, volunteer opportunities, and community engagements that took place. These few examples are just some of the ways that CMRCC Members are constantly stepping up and lending a helping hand to those who need it around us.

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My Union Family

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The Central Midwest Carpenters is, in its essence, is a family. We are bound together with brotherhood and sisterhood. Some members claim a deeper connection with their fellow members – having multiple generations in the CMRCC. These quotes are from a few of them who are especially appreciative of the fact that they get to carry on the legacy of being a union carpenter with their last name.

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The Carpenter | CMRCC 2025 Magazine

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Don’t miss the 2025 edition of the CMRCC annual magazine! Hear from EST Matt McGriff about the Council’s goals, updates from hubs across the region, recaps of pension and healthcare changes this year, training wins, and spotlights on some of the unique projects out members are building across the Council. This year’s magazine is packed […]

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2025 Indiana/Kentucky Graduation

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Earlier this month, the Central Midwest Carpenters held their annual Indiana & Kentucky apprenticeship graduation ceremony. Friends and family of over 450 graduates gathered in downtown Indianapolis to watch their loved ones walk across the stage and ceremoniously become journeymen carpenters, millwrights, and floor coverers. Read more

2026 CMRCC Scholarship Applications Open

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The Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (CMRCC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its annual scholarship program. Committed to supporting accessible and affordable education, CMRCC welcomes applicants pursuing either union trade schools or college programs. Each year, the council awards forty $1,000 scholarships to eligible dependents of its members. In 2026, twenty scholarships will be granted based on academic merit, and twenty will be awarded through a random drawing. The CMRCC academic scholarships are evaluated using 60% high school GPA and 40% SAT or ACT scores. An additional twenty scholarships are selected randomly. These scholarships are designated exclusively for educational expenses, including tuition, room and board, or books. Eligibility for the scholarships is open to sons, daughters, and dependent children of CMRCC members, provided:

  • The parent or guardian has been a member in good standing with the CMRCC for at least one year.
  • The dependent is a graduating high school senior.
  • The dependent will be enrolled as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school in fall 2026.
  • The application is submitted to the Council office by Friday, March 20, 2026.

All applications must include:

  1. A signed and dated application form
  2. A signed certificate from a local union official
  3. A signed certificate from the high school principal
  4. Official high school transcripts with GPA
  5. SAT or ACT scores
  6. A record of extracurricular activities

Click here to download the CMRCC Scholarship Application

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Scholarship applications must be received prior to Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Greenwood Council Office, located at 771 Greenwood Springs Drive, Greenwood, Indiana 46143.