Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. Citizen
- Be enrolled as a future or current student in an automotive program at an accredited:
- Trade or vocational school
- Community college
- University
About Our Scholarships
Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2026. The Scholarship Selection Committee will pick one applicant from each of the six NIADA regions based on the merit of his/her scholarship application. Each regional winner will be awarded $2,500. Winners will be notified by May 2026 of the award.
If a winner does not respond within a month of the notification, the runner up will be awarded the scholarship. Winners will be recognized at NIADA’s Annual Convention and Expo in June 2026, and scholarship funds will be paid to the designated program in Fall 2026.
How It Works
Record a video response for each question using your phone or the camera and microphone connected to your browser.
- You may record, review, and re-record your answers as needed before submitting.
- Once your full video application is submitted, no changes can be made.
- Only one submission per applicant.
After you complete the video, we will collect your information and proof of enrollment (required).
Application Questions
Please answer the following questions as part of your video application:
- What are your long-term career goals in the automotive industry, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? (Max 1 minute)
- Describe an automotive activity or project you have been involved in or a challenging repair or diagnostic problem you've encountered. What did you learn from the experience? (Max 2 minutes)