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Scholarships for Auto Upholstery Students

October 31, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Are you enrolled in an auto upholstery program – or – plan to use your degree to advance the industry? Then you may be eligible for either the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund or Loan Forgiveness Program.

SEMA explains:

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 – $2,000, with $4,000 going to the top student. […]

The SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program is dedicated to aiding recent graduates in getting off to a successful start in their automotive aftermarket career. We offer $1,000 awards toward outstanding student loans for individuals who are employed by SEMA member companies. […]

For students attending Ohio Technical College (OTC): a full-tuition scholarship, valued up to $29,400, will be awarded to one student.

SEMA is taking applications now. See www.SEMA.org for rules and requirements. For more scholarship opportunities, check out www.AutomotiveScholarships.com.

Filed Under: Archive, Competitions & Awards Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, SEMA, SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program, SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Specialty Equipment Market Association

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