“I plan to be a successful woman in a male dominated field. I want to be respected and make a contribution in a career that I will enjoy.”
- Angelina D.
Recipient, Brienne Davis Memorial Tuition Scholarship

“I told my parents that being a dirt bike mechanic is what I wanted to do… I look forward to making a living, working on the machines that made me who I am today.”
- Andrew K.
Recipient, Collegiate Housing Services Payment Assistance Grant

“I plan to inspire women to keep their goals high and dreams higher, especially [with] this industry being mostly male.”
- Brianna R.
Recipient, Kia Motors America Accelerate Tuition Scholarship

“My dream is to become a level 3 master diesel technician, make good money and provide great service to my customers and the companies I work with.”
- Jeremy T.
Recipient, Snap-on Strong Start Relocation & Startup Grant

“After speaking with my wife, much thought and a whole lot of praying, I decided to go back to school… working at a dealership with fixed hours and proving some sort of job security, fits my goal of work, life balance.”
Loyd C.
Recipient, Nissan Automotive Technician Training MSAT Tuition Scholarship Award

“I plan to give 110% on every car that I receive to fix… transportation gets people everywhere.”
Bryan O.
Recipient, GM-Technician Career Training Program Tuition Scholarship

“I want to make a positive impact on the industry by helping to prevent accidents.”
Brittany B.
Recipient, Volvo SAFE "Pedal to the Metal MSAT" Relocation Award

“[My father sparked] my interest in the mechanical world, everywhere from model airplane motors to making me do all the work on my first car.”
Doris B.
Recipient, Bridgestone “Strong Start” Award

“I volunteer… to improve the driving skills of young people… I want to [drive the] change that pushes evolution of cars.”
Jamal G.
Recipient, Veterans at Work: Military Transition Fund featuring Shell Lubricants and Rotella

“…after working [as a paramedic] for multiple years I started to get into the maintenance side… and found another passion of mine, working on big trucks and heavy equipment.”
Taylor V.
Recipient, AutoZone Tuition Scholarship

“I desire to open my own automotive school to give other less fortunate kids an opportunity to go to school a passion to build and work on car[s] as I do.”
Malik Y.
Recipient, Ford FACT Pedal to the Metal MSAT Scholarship

“I also want to embrace the camaraderie of female motorcycle riders to give a voice to women around the world. A voice so loud that it rivals the sound of our engines, and gives courage to those who so desperately need it.”
Katherine G.
Recipient, AMSOIL Strong Start Scholarship

“Thanks to the [scholarship], I can breathe a little easier tackling my student loans. After graduation, I aspire towards assisting other students, especially those who are deaf.”
Nicholas M.
Recipient, Robert Yates CNC Machining Scholarship by Roush Yates Engines

“I want to help change the public perception of a technician… [into a] trustworthy professional that takes great pride in the work they do. One day I hope to have my own shop with a following of loyal customers that place their trust in me…”
James D.
Recipient, Infiniti Technician Training Academy