Women in Auto Care

Scholarship Program Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (2.5 or better).
• High School Applicants – Applicant must be a female high school senior whose has applied and been accepted into a post-secondary program at an accredited college with a career plan to be employed in the auto care industry. Job function can range from technician/shop owner to the many business functions needed at all levels of the distribution channel.
• Post-Secondary Applicants – Applicants must be a female student who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program at an accredited college and planning a career in the auto care industry.

The Women in Auto Care scholarship program continues to grow. The group’s scholarship funding began with $2,000 back in 2004 and has now expanded to $100,000 annually. Since 2004, Women in Auto Care has given over $800K in scholarships.

In 2024, 41 women were awarded $171,000 in cash scholarships as well as 40 tool kit scholarships worth  $234,000, thanks to our partnership with NAPA Auto Parts. We are hoping to continue to grow these numbers in 2025 and beyond!

Scholarship recipients are selected & notified of award by representatives from Women in Auto Care.