Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31, 2015. The foundation will award an additional $100,000 in scholarships this year, bringing the total amount of scholarships to be awarded by the foundation to $230,000.

“With more scholarships available than ever before, we encourage all interested candidates to log on and apply right away,” said Tim Lee, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “Because we don’t want any deserving individuals to miss out, we ask those in the auto care industry to spread the word about the March 31 application deadline to anyone they know that wants an automotive career and seeks scholarship assistance.”

Applicants can apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com/UAF and must be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket by attending a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision or heavy-duty technician training program.

To learn about the more than $400,000 of available automotive scholarships, including those funded by the University if the Aftermarket Foundation, visit www.automotivescholarships.com.

To make a donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, call (816) 584-0511 or email Barbara Cunningham at [email protected]. The foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.