Your complete application will be automatically considered by the Global Automotive Symposium Scholarship Committee. In addition, it will also be considered by several other organizations if you meet their scholarship requirements. So, a complete application will give you the opportunity to compete for several different awards. Please see the website for specific requirements for each organization's awards.

Before you begin: A complete application requires:
  • This form with all required fields (designated with an *) completed
  • An essay – about 250 words or 1 page. You can enter it below, attach a file to this form, or fax or mail it to the Scholarship Committee at the address at the bottom of this form.
  • Your high school transcript. You can attach a scanned copy here, or fax or mail it to Scholarship Committee.
  • If you're already in a post-secondary school, submit BOTH your high school transcript and your post-secondary school transcript. You can attach the scanned copies here, or fax or mail them to the Scholarship Committee.
  • We will accept copies of all school transcripts.
  • At least one reference letter. Note that some organizations require more than one reference letter and/or a reference letter from one of their members. You can attach scanned copies here, or fax or mail them to the Scholarship Committee.
  • Students attending post secondary ASE / NATEF certified schools in Minnesota should submit a teacher verification letter to be considered for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota, AASP-MN, scholarships. AASP-MN will accept that form instead of school transcripts. A link to download the teacher verification form is available at www.automotivescholarships.com/AASP-MN. You can attach a scanned copy of that form here, or fax or mail it to the Scholarship Committee. Minnesota students who also want to be considered for GAAS and other scholarships should also submit their school transcripts.
Please look over the whole application form and collect the information you'll need before you begin.

We hope you will have access to a scanner to scan and attach your school transcript(s), reference letter(s) and any other documents. It will speed the processing of your application. If you do not have access to a scanner, you may fax or mail these documents to the address at the end of the application.

Even with all the information, it may take an hour or more to complete this application. You can start it now, and complete it later. You can enter your data, and click on "submit" to save this form. You will be able to log back in using your e-mail and password to complete or update your application. You may continue to update your application until the deadline or until it is assigned to reviewers.

All materials must be at Scholarship Committee by March 31, 2012 for consideration for any of the 2012 scholarships.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered for ANY awards.
 
APPLICANT INFORMATION
* indicates required field
First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
E-mail*
Confirm E-mail*
Password*
Confirm Password*
Current Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Second E-mail (optional)
Phone No. () - - (xxx) xxx-xxxx

HIGH SCHOOL STATUS: (REQUIRED)*
My High School graduation date is:
(Optional) My high school counselor is:
Name:     Phone:
(Optional)If you graduated from High School more than one year ago, please tell us about your experiences, including your work, military, or religious service since then:

POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL PLANS: (REQUIRED)*
Check only one button, and fill out school name.
I am, or will be, enrolled as a full-time student in a 4-year college or university.
I am, or will be, enrolled as a full-time student in a 2-year college program, or an ASE / NATEF certified vocational training school.
What school are you planning to attend (name and address):

What is your planned course of study:

My expected Post Secondary graduation date is:

ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCE: (OPTIONAL)
List any honors and extracurricular activities. Enter them here, or attach a file in the Activities and Awards area, or fax or email them to the Scholarship Committee:
List any work or volunteer experience: Enter them here, or attach a file in the Work and Volunteer Experience area, or fax or email them to the Scholarship Committee:
Have you participated in SkillsUSA? If so, include any comments.
  Yes   No

CAREER PLANS: (OPTIONAL)
Are you planning a career in the automotive aftermarket?   Yes   No
What are your career plans?

MILITARY SERVICE: (OPTIONAL)
Have you had any military service?        Yes   No
Branch of Service:  
Service Dates      From:        To:  
Honorable Discharge:        Yes   No

ESSAY:(REQUIRED)

Please compose an essay of at least 250 words, or one page. Tell us about yourself.

  • What are your career goals?
  • How will this scholarship help you?
  • Why are you considering a career in the automotive aftermarket?

Enter it here, attach a file in the “Essay” area in the file description area, or fax or email them to the Scholarship Committee:

NEWSPAPER: (OPTIONAL)

The Scholarship Committee will send your local newspaper a press release if you are awarded a scholarship.
Please give us the name and address
of your local newspaper:

SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS: (REQUIRED)

If you are just graduating from high school, please submit your official high school transcript, or your GED certificate. If you are already enrolled in a post secondary school please submit both your official high school transcript and an official transcript from your post secondary school. You may scan these and attach the file, and show “Transcript” in the file description area, or fax or mail them to the Scholarship Committee. You may submit scanned copies of transcripts.

REFERENCE LETTERS: (AT LEAST ONE IS REQUIRED)

Please submit at least one reference letter. It should be from a non-family member.
Preferably it should be from your employer, a teacher, or someone other than a family
friend. Best recommendations come from people associated with the automotive
aftermarket. You may attach these as files and show “Reference” in the file description
area, or fax or mail them to the Scholarship Committee. Note that some organizations require a reference from one of their members, or from your automotive instructor.


ATTACH FILES HERE: (OPTIONAL)
You can attach Word documents (.doc), text files (.txt), or Adobe files (.pdf).

Note on Social Security Numbers: Please black out your Social Security Number if it appears on your school transcripts or any other attached documents. This is for your own protection.
Activities and Awards:
Work or Volunteer Experience:
Essay:
High School Transcript:
Post-Secondary Transcript:
Reference Letter:
Additional Attachment Files: (Optional)

If you attach additional files, please put the file name in the first box, and a description of
the content of that file in the second box on that same line.

File Description
  1.
  2.
  3.
  4.
  5.

How did you learn about these Scholarships?
From My School   From The Internet   From My Employer
From Another Source  

SPONSOR INFORMATION: (OPTIONAL)
If someone from the automotive aftermarket is sponsoring or endorsing your application, enter their contact information here. Some of the organizations require a member sponsor and a letter of recommendation from that sponsor member. All scholarships give preference to applicants with an industry sponsor and to applicants with a letter of recommendation from that sponsor.
Contact Name
Company
City, State
Relationship to Applicant
Sponsor is a member of (Check all that apply):
AAIA: Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association AASA: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
ADS: Association of Diesel Specialists AIA Canada
APRA: Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association ASA: Automotive Service Association
ASAAA: Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations AWDA: Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
MAP: Motorist Assurance Program SEMA: Specialty Equipment Market Association
TIA: Tire Industry Association U of A: University of the Aftermarket
WB: The Car Care Council Women’s Board
State and Regional Associations. Note that most of the State Association scholarships require a sponsor from one of their member companies.
AAACT: Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas and Tennessee AAAS: Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast
AASP-MN: Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota APSA: Automotive Parts and Service Association
APSA of IL: Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois CAWA: California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association
KIAWA: Kentucky Indiana Automotive Wholesalers' Association MAPA: Michigan Automotive Parts Association
NYSAAA: New York State Automotive Aftermarket Association OVAAA: Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association
WAPA: Wisconsin Automotive Wholesalers' Association None of the above

WHERE TO SEND ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

We hope you will be able to scan and attach your transcript, reference letter(s) and any other documents. If you can't do that, you may mail additional items such as transcripts, reference letters, or your essay. We will scan them and attach them to your application. If you do that, please follow these instructions carefully:

Please make sure your name is clearly on every page, and please mail them to:

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Committee
C/O MEMA
P.O. Box 13966
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3966

You may fax additional items. Please make sure your name is clearly on every page, and fax them to the attention of Emily McConnell at (919) 549-4824.

You may submit additional items by e-mail. Please show your name and “GAAS Application Information” in the subject line of the e-mail. Please show a description of any attached files in the text. E-mail them to media@mema.org.

If you need to call, contact Emily McConnell at (919) 406-8811.


CHECKLIST:
Remember, to be considered for a Scholarship, you must submit:
   1. This Application with all of the required information
   2. Your essay
   3. At least one reference letter
   4. Your high school transcript
   5. If you are already in a post-secondary school, your transcript from that school.
Please make sure you have attached or are sending all these documents.

I believe I have submitted all the required documents as files attached to this application.
I intend to submit additional documents to complete my application:

I will submit my Essay:
Entered Above   Attached File   By Mail   By Fax   By E-Mail  
I will submit my Transcript(s):
Attached   By Mail   By Fax   By E-Mail  
I will submit at least one reference letter:
Attached   By Mail   By Fax   By E-Mail  

By checking the box below and entering my name, I certify that the above information and any additional information submitted to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Committee in consideration of this application and award is true and complete. I realize that if any of the information submitted to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Committee, whether electronically or by any other means, is found to be false, or if I fail to meet the requirements, I forfeit all monies and claims for scholarship consideration. I understand that my completed application will not be returned to me. I understand that employees and families of Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium sponsoring associations are not eligible.

I agree to the above.     Name