Marcus Matias Scholarship
Marcus Matias was a beloved son, brother, and boyfriend. He was a self taught mechanic who passed away too soon.
Marcus loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends. So much so, that he bought a fixer-up RV. He worked on it relentlessly until it was ready for the road. Above all of that Marcus was a hobbyist and out of the many hobbies he had he loved tinkering with his automobiles.
He had several vehicles he would play with. He had electric bikes and a couple motorcycles that he would upgrade until they met his standards.
He loved all of his toys, but he considered one his baby: The Suzuki Samurai. He could spend hours in the garage tweaking small things and replacing big ones. Any issues he’d come across he’d immediately see if YouTube had the answer. Marcus never went to school for the automotive industry but he lived his life in it. If Youtube wasn’t the solution he’d take a ride up to see his best friends at Tristate Motors in Rahway, NJ where he’d also spend hours just listening to the men talk. He surrounded himself with people who had similar interests and he felt comfortable with. He was always the type to lend a helping hand when needed and give away when necessary.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life and memory of Marcus Matias by supporting students who share his passion.
Any high school senior who is pursuing the automotive industry may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, submit a short essay or video telling us why you’re passionate about pursuing the automotive industry.
Why are you passionate about the automotive industry?
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is Jun 2, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 2, 2025.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 2, 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.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.