Scholarships are available to students entering their first or second year of a post-secondary ASE Education Foundation accredited automotive service or collision repair program in Minnesota. Applications are reviewed by a committee of industry representatives, with consideration given to scholastic achievement, education and career goals, financial need and written recommendations.
College students: You must have an instructor submit a verification form on your behalf. You must also submit at least one reference letter from someone other than the person who completed the instructor verification form. The reference letter should indicate the writer’s relationship to you. You may scan these documents and attach to your scholarship application or fax or mail to the address on the scholarship application.
High school students: If you’re currently enrolled in an automotive class, please have your instructor submit an instructor verification form on your behalf. If you’re not currently enrolled in an automotive class, submit at least one letter of reference. The reference letter should indicate the writer’s relationship to you. You may scan these documents and attach to your scholarship application or fax or mail to the address on the scholarship application.
However, Minnesota students who also want to be considered for awards from UAF, and other organizations should also submit their high school and post-secondary school transcripts.
AASP-MN Instructor Verification Form
The scholarship awards are the centerpiece of AASP-MN’s Automotive Education Fund, which was established to provide financial resources to support automotive students, enhance automotive programs and raise awareness of career opportunities in the independent automotive service industry.
AASP-MN awarded 18 scholarships in 2023, totaling $16,500. To date, over $330,000 has been invested in scholarships to automotive students and programs throughout the state.
Contact Information:
Linden Wicklund, Executive Director
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota, Inc.
1970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 102
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 612-623-1110
Fax: 612-623-1122
linden@aaspmn.org
About AASP-MN: The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is an association of independently-owned automotive service businesses and industry suppliers dedicated to improving the state’s automotive service industry and the success of its members.
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