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University of the Aftermarket Foundation Recognizes 133 Volunteer Scholarship Reviewers

July 20, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) recognized the 133 aftermarket professionals who volunteered to review and evaluate scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The reviewer corps grew from the 118 volunteers the foundation thanked last June, an increase of 15. The foundation is now in the process of awarding hundreds of scholarships to […]

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McCarthy Family Named UAF Lifetime Trustee, Establishes Memorial Scholarship

July 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The family of MEMA president and CEO Paul McCarthy will fund a scholarship honoring two grandfathers who spent their careers in automotive repair. The McCarthy family has become a Lifetime Trustee of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and established a scholarship in memory of two grandfathers who built their careers in automotive repair. Paul […]

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AWDA Donates $50,040 to University of the Aftermarket Foundation 40th Anniversary Campaign

June 17, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) has donated $50,040 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation’s 40th anniversary fundraising campaign, taking on the role of Ultimate Ruby Celebration Host for the foundation’s Oct. 31 anniversary event in Las Vegas. AWDA, a community of the Auto Care Association, is a Diamond Lifetime Trustee of the foundation […]

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation Launches 40th Ruby Anniversary Campaign

April 20, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has launched a yearlong fundraising campaign to mark its 40th anniversary, with organizers planning a culminating reception Oct. 31 at The Venetian Las Vegas during AAPEX week. UAF chairman Roger McCollum, MAAP, and Rick Schwartz, chair of the foundation’s marketing committee, unveiled the Ruby Anniversary Campaign at the MEMA […]

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Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships Now Accepting Applications Through March 31

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federated Auto Parts is accepting applications for 13 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, the company announced Feb. 24. The application deadline is March 31. The scholarships, named for the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, are open to students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers, including those enrolled in ASE-certified collision repair technician […]

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation to Award Record $900,000 in Automotive Scholarships

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation will award more than $900,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, a record amount for the organization. Students complete a single application online to be considered for multiple scholarships for which they are eligible. Applications are due March 31. The scholarships are available to students enrolled in four-year […]

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Student Scholarships

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation distributed 368 scholarships worth more than $700,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Recipients are enrolled in two-year colleges, four-year universities or accredited automotive vocational programs. Most students are training to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair technicians, while others pursue degrees in engineering, business, supply chain and information technology. […]

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Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced

August 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federated Auto Parts is honoring 13 exceptional students with Art Fisher Memorial scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. This year’s recipients include: Andre Bennett (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) Kimberly Betty (Farmington Hills, Michigan) Clayton Ex (Flint, Michigan) Joseph Hayes (Galax, Virginia) Tyler Howard (Mora, Missouri) Aiden Logan (Evansville, Indiana) Ryan Offstein (McDonald, Pennsylvania) Allison Prentice (Eldorado, Illinois) […]

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation Thanks Over 100 Volunteer Scholarship Reviewers

June 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) applauded the 118 aftermarket professionals who have volunteered their time to review and evaluate scholarship applications. Because of their work, UAF is in the process of awarding hundreds of automotive and heavy-duty scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. “One of the most rewarding volunteer roles in the industry […]

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Prince Family Foundation Partners with UAF to Award 10 Scholarships to Automotive, Collision Repair and Heavy-Duty or Diesel Students

March 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced that the Prince Family Foundation has become a Lifetime Trustee and will award 10 annual automotive, collision repair, or heavy-duty/diesel scholarships in memory of Larry Prince, former chairman and CEO of Genuine Parts Company, and his wife Sandra. The Larry and Sandra Prince Scholarships will be awarded […]

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