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Technological Testing Scholarship

• A written, multiple choice test is given to high school seniors
• Winners will be selected by the top test scores in the auto, diesel and HVAC/R area.
  1st place: Full tuition
  2nd place: $6,000 tuition
  3rd place: $3,500 tuition
  Testing held during fall open house.

Ford/AAA National Quality Challenge Scholarship Competition

• State winners in teams of two in auto and from: CT, IL, IN, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV and WI
  1st place: $5,000 tuition each
  2nd place: $4,000 tuition each
  3rd place: $3,000 tuition each
  4th place: $2,000 tuition each
  5th place: $1,000 tuition each
• All other states: first place only winners - $5,000 tuition each
  
• National Ford/AAA
  1st place: Full tuition
  2nd place: $10,000 tuition
  3rd place: $9,500 tuition
  4th place: $9,000 tuition
  5th place: $8,500 tuition
  6th place: $8,000 tuition
  7th place: $7,500 tuition
  8th place: $7,000 tuition
  9th place: $6,500 tuition
  10th place: $6,000 tuition
• If declined, awards are transferred to the next level winner up to 10th place for National winners.

FFA/Tractor Troubleshooting Contest Scholarship Competition

• State winners in teams of two from: CT, IL, IN, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT and WI
  1st place: $5,000 tuition each
  2nd place: $4,000 tuition each
  3rd place: $3,000 tuition each
  4th place: $2,000 tuition each
  5th place: $1,000 tuition each

VICA Scholarship Competition

• State winners for automotive, diesel and HVAC hands-on division from: CT, IL, IN, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV and WI
  1st place: $5,000 tuition
  2nd place: $4,000 tuition
  3rd place: $3,000 tuition
  4th place: $2,000 tuition
  5th place: $1,000 tuition
• National VICA (includes HVAC/R)
  1st place: Full tuition
  2nd place: $10,000 tuition
  3rd place: $9,500 tuition
  4th place: $9,000 tuition
  5th place: $8,500 tuition
  6th place: $8,000 tuition
  7th place: $7,500 tuition
  8th place: $7,000 tuition
  9th place: $6,500 tuition
  10th place: $6,000 tuition
• If declined, awards are transferred to the next level winner up to 10th place for National winners.

Norwalk Raceway

• Norwalk Raceway Park - Please call (419) 668-5555 for more information.
  
• Must be a high school senior and have at least a 2.5 g.p.a.
  
• High School Nationals held in April.
  1st place: $10,000
  2nd place: $2,000

ACTE Secondary Level - Award for Excellence

• Winning high school receives an auto technology full tuition scholarship.

The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) Scholarship

• Two automotive technician tuition scholarships are awarded each year.
  
• Recipients are selected by the Education Foundation of the CADA, (440) 746-1500.

The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association Technological Competition

• Competition held 2nd week in March, (440) 746-1500.
  
• One tuition scholarship for $4,000
  
• One tuition scholarship for $2,000

Greater New York National Automotive Technology Competition

• Sponsored by The Greater New York Auto Dealers Association (GNYADA)
  
• Competition held at the New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS).
  The University of Northwestern Ohio offers the following awards:
  1st place: $10,000
  2nd place: $6,000
  3rd place: $4,000
  4th place: $3,000
  5th place: $2,000

Niagara Frontier Automotive Technology Competition

• Sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association, Inc.
  
• The University of Northwestern Ohio offers the following awards:
  1st place: $5,000
  2nd place: $4,000
  3rd place: $3,000

Michigan Industry Technology Education Society (MITES)

• The University of Northwestern Ohio offers the following awards:
  1st place: $2,000
  2nd place: $1,500
  3rd place: $1,000

Sears Craftsman

• Matching scholarships
  Twenty-one $1,000 scholarships are given, and the University will match the $1,000 if recipients attend the University of Northwestern Ohio. Students should contact the National Hotrod Association Youth and Education Services for an application, (626) 250-2208.

Tech Prep Scholarships

• Each of the area technical schools in the West Central Ohio Tech Prep Consortium will award a scholarship sponsored by the University of Northwestern Ohio.
  
• The six technical schools are TriStar Career Compact, Vantage Vocational School, Millstream Career Cooperative, Lima Senior High School Vocational Program, Apollo Career Center and Ohio Hi-Point JVSD.
  
• Each school will award a $2,000 scholarship to be used at the University of Northwestern Ohio for automobile programs.
  
• The recipient will be selected by the individual technical school but must meet criteria set by the University of Northwestern Ohio.
  
• Contact the guidance office at the individual school for an application.

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship

UNOH Technology Maintenance Council Scholarship

• To be considered, students must apply through the TMC website, tmc.truckline.com.
  
• The amount of the scholarship is equal to full tuition, not to exceed $25,000.
  
• Students must be high school graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
  
• Students must be members of the Technology Maintenance Council, an employee, or an employee's family member contracted by a company with at least one current dues paying the TMC membership.
  
• Winners will be selected by the Scholarship Committee.

SEMA Memorial Scholarship Program

This program provides scholarships of $1,000 to eligible recipients.

• Student must have a minimum 2.5 g.p.a
  
• Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited university or college
  
• Must be pursuing studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field. More information about this program can be found at www.sema.org or call 909-396-0289, Ext. 137.