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Scholarships
Scholarship Recipient Testimonials
Winning this scholarship has left me speechless and very appreciative. We all know that quality tools and building a proper tool kit is a costly out-of-pocket expense. This tool kit award will most definitely help me to gain my footing while starting out in the automotive industry. I will be forever grateful to Women in Auto Care and NAPA!
Cheryl L Perretti-BlaisdellMy favorite part of the automotive industry is the support. I cannot imagine a more welcoming or encouraging group of people. As a young women showing interest in cars, especially older cars, I have received 100% support and praise and encouragement from thousands of total strangers.
Riley Schlick-TraskWinning this scholarship means the world to me. Tools is the biggest financial strain to technicians. As a student and young tech who is completely financially independent it can be difficult to make ends meet. However, with this scholarship I don't have to worry about that expense.
Sydnie Alexa Mailer-KellyWinning this scholarship provides me the confidence and tools to begin this lifelong dream career. This opportunity gives me hope and drive to become a well-prepared technician. I do not have to worry about the expenses of the provided tools on top of school loans and other personal spendings.
Tomoko YoshizumiThis award speaks volumes to me. It is a confirmation of a path that I am forging in my life a little later than most. It is empowerment to pursue helping others and change their lives by giving those in need more opportunities that come from owning a working and reliable vehicle.
Danica WarnerWinning this scholarship means a great deal to be able to have the opportunity to continue my goals within the automotive community. I am so lucky to have such passionate people around me that are eager to teach and encourage me to further my education, so I really want to prove to them how much it means to me.
Bailey DymacekMy favorite thing about the automotive industry is that I learn something new everyday. The industry is always changing from the tools, to the people, to the vehicles or whatever you are working on. There isn't a lot of repetition.
Taeler CoverdaleI would love to someday be able to open up my own shop, on my tribal reservation where auto shops are greatly needed.
ShaVonne Two Bears
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Women in Auto Care is thankful to partner with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to provide hundreds of scholarships each year. Named a Gold Lifetime Trustee in 2023, Women in Auto Care joins the industry-wide initiative to support the next generation of students entering our business.
Thank you to NAPA for partnering with us on our Tool Kit awards!