NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships

The NIADA Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support the association’s charitable efforts nationwide. Each year, the NIADA Foundation provides emergency relief to fellow dealers and others in the automotive community devastated by natural disasters.Scholarship Details• Administered by the NIADA Foundation, supporting education in the automotive industry• Over $400,000 in scholarships awarded in the past 15 years• One $2,500 scholarship awarded to a student in each NIADA region• Regional sponsorships and specific awards for students at Northwood University and the University of Texas at Arlington• Winners notified by May 2025• If a winner does not respond within one month, the runner-up will receive the awardEligibility Criteria• High school senior during the 2024-2025 school year• Legally reside in the United States• Desire to work in the automotive industry• Must provide an official high school transcriptApplication Process1. Obtain the scholarship application form for your NIADA region2. Complete the application form fully3. Submit the application to the NIADA Foundation for your region4. Each application will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee5. One winner from each NIADA region will be selected based on meritIn the past 15+ years, the NIADA Foundation has awarded $400,000 in college scholarships to help young people continue their education in the automotive industry.