UA Little Rock Student Kennedy Stockton Awarded $5,000 Roofing Alliance Scholarship
Kennedy Stockton, a construction management student at UA Little Rock, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Roofing Alliance, a national organization dedicated to supporting the roofing industry through education and workforce initiatives.
Stockton, a junior from Sheridan, Arkansas, is one of several students across the country selected for the prestigious Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program. This year, the Roofing Alliance awarded $32,000 in new scholarships and $55,000 in renewal scholarships to support future construction leaders.
“I’m so thankful the Roofing Alliance selected me for this scholarship,” Stockton said. “This organization is extremely passionate about educating the next group of young construction professionals.”
The $5,000 annual award supports Stockton through the first three years of his undergraduate education, covering expenses such as tuition, books, and other academic costs. He is on track to graduate during the fall 2026 semester.
Stockton’s passion for construction began in high school, when he watched his new high school building take shape and learned that several UA Little Rock alumni helped lead the project. Kennedy’s dad, who owns and develops rental property, helped inspire his early interest in the field.
“I’ve been around construction all my life,” he said. “My father has also always done residential construction work, and I got to help him throughout my childhood and teenage years. He pushed me towards a strong work ethic and good values and morals.”
For the past two years, Stockton has interned with Kinco Constructors and plans to continue his career there after graduation. One of his greatest mentors has been Kinco Senior Project Manager Lance Wright.
“Lance has mentored me and taught me a tremendous amount of construction knowledge,” Stockton said. “The construction knowledge is not what has impacted me the most from working under Lance, but the lessons on faith, how to be good to people, time management, and how to lead.”
Outside of the classroom, Stockton is an active member of the student chapter of the Associated General Contractors of Arkansas. He also served on the leadership team for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry while living on campus and has enjoyed participating in intramural sports, pickleball, and pickup basketball with friends.
The Roofing Alliance has awarded more than $1.25 million in scholarships to 173 students since the program began. With more than 200 members and $16 million in funding, the Roofing Alliance supports education, training, and workforce development across the construction and roofing industries.