NIADA Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation

If you’re a high school senior interested in a career in the automotive industry, read this carefully — it could be the scholarship that helps you get started.

About the Foundation
- The NIADA Foundation (founded in 2006 by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association) is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organization.
- The Foundation administers scholarships to encourage, support, and train students who plan to pursue careers in the automotive field. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college you plan to attend in Fall 2025.

Important deadline
- Completed applications must be received no later than March 21, 2025.

Regions (you must legally reside in one of these)
- REGION I: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, District of Columbia, Michigan
- REGION II: Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama
- REGION III: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
- REGION IV: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii

Eligibility (what you must have)
- Be a high school senior during the 2024–2025 school year.
- Legally reside in one of the four NIADA regions listed above.
- Have a strong academic record, demonstrated by an official high school transcript.
- Demonstrate a clear desire to work in the automotive industry.

Application checklist (follow these exactly)
- Submit the completed application form (include everything requested).
- All required materials must be included with your original application; nothing sent later or separately will be accepted.
- Applications are reviewed for completeness, then evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee by region.

Selection and notification
- One winner will be chosen from each of the four regions based on the merit of the application.
- Winners will be notified by the Foundation office by mid-May 2025.
- Scholarship recipients will be recognized at NIADA’s Annual Convention and Expo in June 2025.

A final word
Treat this like a job application: submit a neat, complete packet, attach your official transcript, and make a clear case for why you want to enter the automotive industry. If you need to double-check submission instructions (mailing address or electronic upload), refer to the application packet or contact the Foundation office. Good luck — this is a great opportunity to jumpstart your career.