Michael C. Buzzard, a 20-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry, brings his wide range of executive leadership experience to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) Scholarship Committee as its new chair. He will lead the not-for-profit program that has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to students enrolled in four-year and two-year colleges […]
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Awards Over $700,000 to Fund 461 Scholarships
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 […]
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2022-2023
Over 500 scholarships to be awarded. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year on its Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. Scholarships from UAF and more than 40 donor organizations are consolidated and easily accessible online. “By completing a single application, students interested in careers in […]
Pete Kornafel Honored with University of the Aftermarket Foundation Educational Advocacy Award
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has presented Pete Kornafel with the UAF Educational Advocacy Award. This prestigious award recognizes an aftermarket leader for their dedication to the pursuit of excellence in education. “Not only has Pete had an impressive professional career in our industry, but he has been devoted to providing scholarship opportunities […]
Automotive Scholarships Deadline Approaching
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and partner organizations are being accepted through March 31, 2021. Nearly 500 scholarships for the 2021-22 school year will be awarded to deserving students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. Applicants can apply online and must be planning to attend a full-time […]
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Expands Scholarship Fields to Include IT/Cybersecurity
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced its newest field of study for scholarships, IT/Cybersecurity, available for applicants to specify this potential career interest on the newly redesigned Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Central website. “Demand for IT and cybersecurity professionals is growing in the automotive aftermarket industry as companies large and small need to protect […]
Automotive Scholarships Application Deadline Extended to April 30
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has extended the deadline to apply for automotive scholarships at its Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website to April 30, 2020. “Because schools and colleges throughout the country have closed due to increasing concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many students are unable to get access to their transcripts […]
University of the Aftermarket Scholarship Deadline March 31
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation is accepting applications for automotive scholarships at its Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. The application deadline is March 31. Interested candidates can view a wide array of scholarship opportunities, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, available from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and more than 30 industry organizations. Hundreds […]
Bob Egan Elected Chairman of University of the Aftermarket Foundation
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its slate of officers for fiscal year 2018. Veteran aftermarket industry executive Robert Egan, MAAP, will serve as chairman of the foundation. Egan retired from Federal-Mogul in 2015. During his esteemed 36-year career, he held a series of executive roles of increasing responsibility, most […]
TechForce Foundation Scholarship Available for 2017 High School Graduates Studying to become an Automotive, Collision Repair or Heavy Duty Service Technician
The TechForce Foundation will award a new $2,500 scholarship to a high school graduate planning to attend an ASE/NATEF post-secondary school. The scholarship will be administered through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation scholarship central program. “The TechForce Foundation seeks to help students train for careers in the automotive aftermarket and that goal aligns perfectly […]