The GAAS Scholarship Fund Is Now ‘Open For Business’
The GAAS Scholarship Fund is now “open for business,” taking applications for 2016 scholarships on line at automotivescholarships.com. GAAS, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) and more than 30 donors and participating organizations collaborate to give scholarship awards to applicants who apply at this site.
Apply For Automotive Scholarships By March 31
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31, 2015. The foundation will award an additional $100,000 in scholarships this year, bringing the total amount of scholarships to be awarded by the foundation to $230,000.
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include 241 U.S. students and seven Canadian students.
U Of A Leadership 2.0 Team ‘Braking Bad’ To Stress Importance Of Vehicle Safety Inspections At GAAS 2014
“Braking Bad,” the winning team project from the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 professional development program, will present on the topic of vehicle safety inspections at the 2014 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill., from May 20-21.
Automotive Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 31
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31. Applicants can apply online. Interested applicants must be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket by attending a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision or heavy-duty technician training program.
Earn AAP, MAAP Credits for Education Sessions at AAPEX
Attendees of the Learning Forum education sessions at the 2010 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will earn up to 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs), per session, by the University of the Aftermarket toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) and Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) professional designations.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established for Larry W. McCurdy
Affinia Group Inc. has established a memorial scholarship fund through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Larry W. McCurdy, a long-time leader in the industry and Chairman of the Affinia Board of Directors beginning with the company’s inception in 2004.
Applications Open for Federated Car Care Scholarships
Completed applications due to AutomotiveScholarships.com by March 31.
The Alliance Promotes JC Washbish to President
Washbish will lead the Alliance headquarters office and executive staff as well as Alliance shareholder membership.
UAF Elects New Chairman, Officers, Trustees For 2024
Roger McCollum will serve as UAF chairman for 2024, replacing Bob Egan.