NAPAREF

The Heart of the Asphalt Pavement Industry

Our Mission: Compassion and Commitment

NAPAREF provides the resources that support our families, our academic communities, the American public, and the future leaders of our industry. From technical scholarships to crisis support, NAPAREF is here to ensure that our industry remains a place where people—and their legacies—thrive.

Governed by Industry Stewards

The NAPAREF Board of Trustees holds the principal responsibility for fulfilling the Foundation’s mission and maintains final authority over all organizational affairs and business. This member-led governance ensures that every dollar invested in NAPAREF is directed toward the programs that most effectively support the industry’s workforce and its long-term technological edge.

Active Programs and Impact

Leading Tomorrow’s Workforce: Scholarship Programs

NAPAREF administers more than 50 scholarship programs, actively investing in the next generation of engineers and technicians. Since 1994, we’ve awarded $3.5 million to more than 2,300 students.

The New Frontier: Road Scholars

Launched in 2024, this workforce development initiative supports graduate students at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University. By bridges the gap between education and on-the-ground industry excellence, Road Scholars creates a competitive edge for NCAT scholars and connects students with industry leaders.

Families in Crisis: Bereavement Assistance

The NAPA Care Emergency Benevolent Fund provides immediate financial assistance to the families of NAPA member employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty. NAPA Care supports families in crisis with a direct payment of $10,000 for eligible events. Families, or member companies on behalf of families, may file a claim.

A Legacy of Industry Stewardship

NAPAREF has a long history of investing in projects that celebrate the essential role of asphalt pavement in American life.