Automotive Technician Scholarship ProgramFunded by the Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation Crafting Your Automotive CareerInvesting in Tomorrow’s TechniciansThe automotive industry is providing great career opportunities for the country’s top technicians, and Massachusetts is part of this trend. According to the U.S Department of Labor, the demand for auto technicians will have increased by as much as 20 percent by the year 2014. The Bureau calls opportunities in this dynamic field one of the best options for those with problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of automobiles. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity for good income and the satisfaction of highly skilled work with vehicles incorporating the latest in advanced technology In 2003, the Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation began awarding scholarships to many of the Commonwealth’s best and brightest auto technicians. Our commitment to this growing field is still going as strong as ever. Since 2003, the Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 to over 200 students. Jumpstart Your CareerPlenty of successful career openings await you at countless dealerships across Massachusetts. We want to make sure that qualified students like you have the means to pursue the advanced education necessary for those careers. We offer scholarships worth up to $3,250 per semester. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Apply today.
To apply for the scholarship program:Download an applicationThere are two parts to the application: 1) The Scholarship Application to be filled out by the student, and 2) the Appraisal Form to be filled out by a counselor, an instructor, service manager or mentor at a dealership, or a work supervisor who knows the applicant well. Your completed application must be received by Friday, May 14, 2010.
All materials, including transcript, must be addressed to:Attention: Karen McBride, Auto Tech ScholarshipsMassachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation One McKinley Square, Sixth Floor Boston, MA 02111 What you need to know to get startedStudents may be:
Your training program must:
Qualifying colleges currently include:
Which Training Programs Do Not Qualify
How much are the scholarships worth?A scholarship is worth up to $3,250 per semester. Recipients must meet all academic, co-op, and other program requirements each semester to continue to qualify. One of these requirements includes maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your automotive classes. What They're SayingDriving ForceSkilled automotive technicians and service managers take time out of their busy day to mentor up-and-coming auto techs at their dealerships. Here's what some of them are saying about their co-op students: "Dennis is able to work on his own. He is a car guy to the bone; he has oil in his veins. He eats and breathes cars. It's more than a career for him, it's a passion." —Lou Beauregard, Service Manager at Marcotte Ford of Dennis Landry,
auto tech scholarship recipient and Ford student at Springfield Tech Community College "Alex is one of the best students we've had on board. He'll take on tasks just to challenge himself. By the time he graduates, he'll be an expert technician." —Joe Cisek, Service Manager at Norm Wagner Toyota of scholarship recipient Alex Divoll and Toyota student at Mass Bay Community College
"I don't hesitate to pull Matt aside and ask him to diagnose a vehicle. Nine to ten times out of ten he is right. What makes Matt such a great employee is his willingness to tackle anything. I wish we could duplicate him." —Alex Chase, Service Manager at Fraser Pontiac Buick GMC of scholarship recipient Matt Clark and student at New Hampshire Community Tech College
In the classroom & automotive shopsLearning in the classroom and in school shop is just as important as your co-op experience. Here's what instructors and automotive department heads say about their students: "Matt is a GREAT asset to our college and our program. He works hard, participates in class & shop and strives to do his best… I am excited to have him as our student!" —Tim Caley, ASEP Instructor at Massachusetts Bay Community College about automotive technician scholarship recipient Matthew Felizardo
"Jeremy understands the importance of a college degree; that he needs credentials to help promote him at a dealership. Jeremy doesn't feel comfortable until he gets more than a superficial understanding of how things work. He's persistent and works hard at obtaining his knowledge." —Will French, automotive instructor at Massachusetts Bay Community College of Auto Tech Scholarship recipient and Toyota student Jeremy Johnson
"Matt is a renaissance technician. He has a keen interest in learning regardless of the subject matter. He has a genuine curiosity which he satisfies through research and meticulous organization." —Michael Parker, Automotive Dept. Head at New Hampshire Community Technical College of Auto Tech Scholarship recipient Matt Clark
Fueling your futureEvery year, the Foundation helps to enrich the lives of auto tech students through its scholarships. We're proud of the way these awards make a difference: "Without your generous scholarship my dream of furthering my education in the automotive field would never have been achieved. I enjoy the challenge and am amazed at the broad span of automotive fields that are available to me." —Matthew Felizardo, Auto Tech Scholarship recipient who performs his co-op at Mastria Buick Pontiac GMC
"Receiving the scholarship has allowed me to focus on school instead of a second job. It is one less thing that I have to worry about." —Jeremy Johnson, Auto Technician Scholarship recipient and Toyota student at Mass. Bay Community College
"The award has helped me to focus on my studies, becoming a better student and technician. I'm so grateful to the Foundation." —Matt Clark, Auto Tech Scholarship recipient and student at NHCTC's ASEP program
Where They're FromSchoolsThe Foundation is proud to list some of the high schools from which scholarship recipients have graduated. These include some of the top vocational automotive schools as well as traditional schools in the Commonwealth. Students come to us with varied backgrounds - including studying at schools outside the U.S. - but all have one thing in common: they are passionate about the automotive technician profession. Can you spot your school from the list below?
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