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The NIADA Foundation promotes academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually in June at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention.

 

  Regional Scholarships
 

Four regional scholarships are awarded annually at the National NIADA Convention in June.

Eligibility Criteria:

You must

  1. Be classified as a high school senior during the current 2011-2012 school year and legally residing in one of the 4 NIADA Regions.
  2. Have maintained an outstanding academic achievement record as reflected by an official high school transcript; and
  3. Demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by SAT or ACT score. 

 

 
   
 

The 2012 Winners of the $3,500 Regional Scholarships are:

  • Region I         Morgan Rintamaki, Ishpeming, MI
  • Region II       Jessica Graham, Goose Creek, SC
  • Region III      Mara Klecker, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Region IV      Taylor Davis, Antelope, CA

  Industry Sponsored Scholarships
 

Industry-related scholarships sponsored by individual companies are coordinated by the NIADA Foundation. Currently, one national scholarship is offered by AutoTrader.com to a deserving student currently or planning to attend Northwood University’s automotive industry degree program.

Application information may be obtained from Northwood University, Office of Financial Aid, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, Michigan 48640-2398 or phone 989-837-4230.
   
 

Marc Destine, a junior student from Lowell, MI, is the 2012 National NIADA/AutoTrader.com $10,000 Scholarship winner.