Last updated on August 25, 2025

The Best Automotive Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Denese McPherson

    Amount

    $2,750

    Deadline

    Nov 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.
    • Field of Interest: Automotive
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
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  2. Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schwinkendorf Family

    Amount

    $4,785

    Deadline

    Apr 18, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.
    • Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
    • Education Goals: Will attend trade school
    2
  3. Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Autel U.S.

    Amount

    $25,000

    Deadline

    Oct 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    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.
    • Education Level: 2025 high school graduate, enrolled in trade school
    • Field of Study: Automotive repair
    3
  4. Brandon Repola Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jobe Repola

    Amount

    $715

    Deadline

    Oct 27, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Brandon Repola by supporting students with big goals who are interested in video and digital marketing.
    • Field of Interest: Videography, digital marketing, computers, and/or automotive technology
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    4
  5. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship at Maine East

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Mar 20, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Maine East High School (District 207)
    • Location: Park Ridge, Illinois
    5
  6. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Mar 20, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Wolf Gustaveson by supporting students who share his passion for automotive technology.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Automotive technology
    • State: Illinois
    6
  7. Tim Williams Automotive Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Greg Williams

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 22, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    The scholarship seeks to support students who are eager to enter the auto repair industry who require financial aid for further education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    7
  8. Dave Russell Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades

    Funded by
    Russell Family

    Amount

    $6,550

    Deadline

    Jul 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dave Russell by supporting students who are pursuing the skilled trades.
    • Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
    • State: New Jersey
    Scholarship is in review
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  9. Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    CHIP MILLER AMYLOIDOSIS FOUNDATION

    Amount

    $9,000

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    In honor of the twenty-year anniversary of the loss of Chip Miller, this scholarship seeks to support students who share his love for automotives.
    • Field of Study: Automotive industry
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    9 winners
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  10. Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Todd Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Foundation

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Feb 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Todd Ramsey by serving the car audio industry and providing students with a pathway to technical and business education, thus bringing a new generation of qualified technicians, sales staff, and competent shop operators to market.
    • Education Level: High school senior, recent graduate, or GED holder
    • Field of Study: Automotive
    Scholarship is awarded to
    7 winners
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  11. Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walking in Authority International Ministry

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Nov 08, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Experience: Volunteering
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  12. Hamiltonville Farm Scholarship

    Funded by
    Henry Hamilton

    Amount

    $6,050

    Deadline

    May 31, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support students pursuing careers in the automotive and diesel repair fields.
    • Education level: High school senior or trade school
    • Field of Interest: Automotive or Diesel repair
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  13. Hank Anderson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anderson Family

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Jul 18, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to assist students in obtaining the necessary training and skills to excel in the automotive industry so they can follow in the footsteps of Hank Anderson.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Automotive Mechanics
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  14. Stiger Technical Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerome Stiger

    Amount

    $2,200

    Deadline

    Jan 21, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Education: Trade school
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  15. Hunter Westphal Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michigan Nomads HAMC

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hunter Westphal by supporting a student who has lost a parent or is pursuing an automotive technology degree.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Michigan
    • Background: Has lost a parent or is pursuing an automotive technology degree or certificate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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