Automotive Parts Associates accepting applications for new scholarship program

Jan. 18, 2017
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) is now accepting applications for its new scholarship program, which is open to sons and daughters of APA shareholders and their employees.

Automotive Parts Associates (APA) is now accepting applications for its new scholarship program, which is open to sons and daughters of APA shareholders and their employees.

Eligible students include those who are already attending any two- or four-year accredited college, any ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive/heavy duty/collision technician training program or any licensed and accredited vocational school as well as students graduating from high school and heading to any of those post-secondary programs.

Five $1,000 sponsorships will be awarded this year.

“I’m proud that APA can continue to offer valuable benefits to its shareholder and customer community with this new program. Supporting the educational pursuits of our members and their families is a real-world endeavor and benefit that serves to sustain growth for families and businesses well into the future,” said Gary Martin, APA’s President & CEO.

Eligible students will be able to apply on-line through www.automotivescholarships.com. The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) offers this program through collaboration with more than 30 other organizations and donors who also award scholarships to students.

APA is a member-owned cooperative made up of more than 85 member shareholders throughout North America. For more information about APA membership, contact Business Development Director, Rick Caiello at 913-310-9250 or [email protected]. For additional information about the APA Scholarship Program, contact Judy Sanell, HR & Finance Director, 913-310-9250 or [email protected].

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