The University of the Aftermarket Foundation will distribute over $800,000 in scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, marking a record-breaking increase from the $721,000 awarded across 327 scholarships in 2024. Students have until March 31 to submit applications through AutomotiveScholarships.com and HeavyDutyScholarships.com.
"The UAF scholarship program will have a record year in 2025, awarding more scholarship funds than ever so the recipients can get the education and training they need to begin a successful automotive or heavy-duty career," said Roger McCollum, MAAP, chairman, University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
The scholarships support students in four-year and two-year colleges, as well as ASE/NATEF certified automotive, collision and heavy-duty/diesel post-secondary programs. Fields of study include service and repair, engineering, supply chain, finance, and IT/cybersecurity.
The foundation's mobile-ready portals feature a streamlined application process where students can submit a single application to be considered for multiple scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to review individual scholarship requirements carefully to ensure they provide all necessary information.
Students interested in receiving updates about the scholarship program can text their name and email address to 720-903-2206. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025.
