The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced it has awarded 461 scholarships to students throughout the country, totaling a record-setting $731,350 for the upcoming school year.
The scholarship recipients will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited automotive vocational program. While the majority of the students are studying to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professionals, others are pursuing degrees in such fields as business, engineering and IT/cybersecurity that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket. In addition, many named scholarships were awarded on behalf of a variety of individuals and organizations.