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On behalf of Zicklin Contracting, a trusted family-operated company serving the New York Tri-State region with expertise in construction, renovation, and restoration, I’m pleased to share the Water Damage Restoration Awareness Scholarship—a $1,000 award created to inspire students to think critically about integrated restoration planning and community resilience.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship Name: Water Damage Restoration Awareness Scholarship
- Sponsor: Zicklin Contracting
- Award Amount: $1,000 (one-time award)
- Deadline: August 15, 2026
- Winner Announced: September 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and postgraduate students in the U.S. or Canada enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or institute.
Essay Question (Mandatory Topic)
“How can an integrated restoration plan simultaneously address immediate structural recovery, long-term water and fire resilience, compliance with HPD* violations, and sustainable home renovation — without sacrificing affordability for the homeowner?”
- Format: Essay only
- Length: 1,500-2,000 words
- File Type: PDF only
- Requirements: Original, well-researched, and unpublished essays that include real-world examples, case studies, or hypothetical scenarios.
* HPD = Housing Preservation and Development
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the online scholarship form (email submissions will not be accepted). Click the link below:
https://www.zicklincontracting.com/water-damage-restoration-awareness-scholarship
Application Form Fields:
- Full Name
- College / University / Institute
- Education Level (Graduate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate)
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Address
- Optional Message
- PDF Essay Upload
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled or accepted in a U.S. or Canadian institution
- Essay must answer the single core question
- One entry per student
- Work must be original and unpublished
Why This Matters
At Zicklin Contracting, we’ve seen how restoration projects affect families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. From water damage and fire recovery to legal compliance and sustainable renovations, restoration requires holistic solutions that balance safety, design, resilience, and affordability. This scholarship is our way of encouraging the next generation to think about restoration not in fragments, but as a connected system.
About Zicklin Contracting
Zicklin Contracting is a family-run construction and restoration company serving the New York Tri-State region. Our expertise spans water damage restoration, basement waterproofing, fire recovery, remodeling, and HPD violation compliance.
We look forward to reading thoughtful submissions and supporting students who can reimagine restoration as both a science and a service to communities.
Thank you for helping us share this opportunity.
Warm regards,
Zicklin Contracting Scholarship Team
https://www.zicklincontracting.com
