Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship
Today and in the years to come, the automotive repair and service industries are facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians.
In its fifteen years of designing diagnostic software and tools for automotive technicians and repair shops, Autel U.S. has developed a genuine partnership with its users and a sincere appreciation for who they are and the increasing challenges they face. Indeed, one of the struggles within the industry is attracting the best and brightest young people to the field.
This scholarship aims to lessen the financial burden of college for hardworking and gifted students who have shown their desire to make a future for themselves in the automotive repair industry.
Any trade school, college or university student who graduated high school in 2025 may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing an automotive repair program.
To apply, tell us in either a 500 to 600-word essay or a 2 to 3-minute video on why you are interested in a career in automotive repair, and what qualities you believe an automotive repair technician should possess to be successful.
Additionally, upload a picture of you working on a car. If you choose to submit a video, write “Submitted via a video link” in the essay box and submit a link to your video as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to "public" or "anyone with the link can view." If we can't access your video, your application won't be considered.
Written Essays should be between 500-600 words.
Why are you interested in a career in automotive repair, and what qualities do you believe an automotive repair technician should possess to be successful?
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The application deadline is Oct 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Nov 5, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 5, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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