the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Austin TX, at Boom & Bucket, we’re passionate about supporting the next generation of skilled workers in the heavy equipment industry. That’s why we’re excited to offer our 2026 Student Scholarship Program—a $1,000 annual scholarship to help students pursuing education in heavy machinery-related fields.
Whether you’re already enrolled in a program or planning to start within the next year, this scholarship is open to students attending colleges and trade schools across the United States and Canada.
Our Commitment to Education
At Boom & Bucket, we know that education is the key to success. Our CEO’s journey—from launching and selling a startup in under three years to leading a team of over 200—began with access to quality education.
Through this scholarship, we aim to give back by helping students pursue careers in the heavy equipment industry, ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of opportunity.
Empowering the Future of Skilled Trades
The Boom & Bucket 2026 Student Scholarship is more than just financial aid—it’s an opportunity to invest in your future. By supporting students in heavy machinery-related programs, we’re helping to build a stronger, more skilled workforce.
Each year, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering future industry leaders and fostering growth in the skilled trades. If you’re passionate about construction, heavy equipment operation, or related fields, this scholarship is for you!
How to Apply
🎓 Eligibility:
- Open to students attending colleges or trade schools in the U.S. and Canada
- Must be pursuing an education in a heavy machinery-related program
📝 Submission Requirements:
- Choose one of the following:
✅ A 500+ word essay OR
✅ A 2-minute video - Your submission should introduce yourself and share your passion for the heavy equipment industry.
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM (CT)
🏆 Winner Announcement: April 22, 2026
💰 Award Distribution: Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the winner’s school as a tuition payment
Tips for a Strong Application
To increase your chances of winning, keep these key tips in mind:
✔️ Include your name, title, and field of study in your submission.
✔️ Write specifically for this scholarship—show your enthusiasm for the heavy equipment industry.
✔️ Structure your essay well, using clear paragraphs and formatting. Avoid submitting screenshots or handwritten notes.
✔️ Consider a video submission! We’d love to see more video entries this year.
✔️ Submit your application in PDF format for easy readability.
Who We Are
Founded in Austin, Texas, Boom & Bucket is a digital dealership for buying and selling used heavy equipment. Founded by Adam Lawrence, Samir Shah, and Aaron Kline, the company raised a $5.5 million seed round and has been featured in TechCrunch.
Meet Our Previous Winners
🏅 Luke Quesenberry – Pittsburg State University
🏅 Carter Daly – Kent State University
Are you next? Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and advance your career in the heavy equipment industry.
👉 Apply Today! 🚜💡https://form.typeform.com/to/sVBiPcEj
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This is an interesting post, this is where they should send some of the equipment operators in the village to learn how to run equipment. Instead of just give them the title and the keys here you go amazing just hand out titles without properly training and testing what a joke That’s your management for you. Your tax dollars is not atWork.
Yeah, you must be one of the ones that gave a title to without going to school and taking a test. You must be one of the friends, you’re a joke.🫵🏼😂
Some of the big builder companies should sponsor a trades education program around here. Hopefully they are doing that already.
Some people aren’t built to sit at a desk all day.