ROSEMONT, Ill.— July 29, 2025 —ISSA Scholars, a signature ISSA Charities program – the charitable arm of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry, today announced the recipients of the ISSA Scholars 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards. The generous contributions of several individuals and ISSA member companies provided 51 scholarships to new and continuing college students totaling US$148,000 in financial aid.

“We’re proud to celebrate another outstanding group of scholarship recipients and the bright future they represent for our industry,” said ISSA Executive Director John Barrett. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors and member companies, we’re not only opening doors for these students—we’re investing in the next generation of leaders who will help shape the future of the cleaning industry.”

ISSA Scholars provides financial aid to help students achieve their dreams of higher education. Since 1988, the organization has awarded nearly $4 million in financial aid to over 1,000 ISSA member company employees and their immediate family members. Scholarships relieve the burden of tuition for college and university students and introduce new professionals to career opportunities in the cleaning industry.

Students entering or continuing studies at fully accredited colleges and universities are eligible to apply for annual scholarships. An independent committee selects scholarship winners based on merit, individual accomplishments, and evidence of leadership. The full list of 2025-2026 Scholarships and recipients is available here: www.issacharities.org/scholarship-recipients/

Learn more about ISSA Scholars at www.issacharities.org/issa-scholars.

About ISSA Charities
ISSA Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of ISSA and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization, ISSA Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the ISSA Hygieia Network advances women in the cleaning industry; and ISSA Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about ISSA Charities and to make your own donation, visit issacharities.org.