University of the Aftermarket Scholarships Open for Automotive Careers

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation is offering over $900,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in automotive, heavy duty, and tire industries, with applications due by March 31.
Jan. 16, 2026

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced that it will be awarding hundreds of scholarships, totaling more than $900,000, to students joining the automotive, heavy duty, and tire industries. The due date to apply is March 31, and students may apply at AutomotiveScholarships.com and HeavyDutyScholarships.com.

The scholarships are open to students pursuing a variety of automotive careers, including service and repair, engineering, supply chain, finance, IT/cybersecurity, and other fields of study. Students only need to complete a single application online to be considered for multiple scholarships. 

“We encourage all those who are interested in applying to visit the website soon to complete and submit their applications in advance of the March 31 deadline,” said Mike Buzzard, AAP, trustee and chairman, UAF scholarship committee. “The UAF scholarship program will have another record year in 2026. We will be awarding more scholarship funds than ever, so the recipients can get the education and training they need to begin a successful automotive or heavy-duty career.

To receive information, reminders, and updates about the UAF scholarship program, interested parties can text their name and email address to 720-903-2206. 

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