KIAWA is the automotive wholesalers association for Kentucky and Indiana. If you meet the qualifications below and submit a complete application, you will be considered by KIAWA for this scholarship:

George W. Wilson III and KIAWA Scholarship

Named in honor of the first president of KIAWA who served from 1959-1994, the George W. Wilson III and KIAWA Scholarship financially assists those persons wishing to continue their education beyond the secondary level.

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:

 

• Be a resident of Kentucky or Indiana.
• Be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate.
  Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a college-level program or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary automotive technical program. NATEF – the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation – sets standards for automotive education program, and ASE – the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence – certifies schools, which meet these standards. See www.natef.org for a list of certified programs.
• Submit your high school transcript, and your post-secondary school transcript if you are already in a post-secondary program. We accept copies of transcripts. 
• Submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members. Only one may be from your church or minister. Best recommendations come from people associated with the automotive aftermarket industry.
   

One scholarship of up to $1,000 for Kentucky and one scholarship of up to $1,000 for Indiana are typically awarded each academic year. The funds will be paid directly to the attended school upon proof of satisfactory enrollment.

Contact information:
KIAWA
Bill Garling
PO Box 68
Dublin, OH 43017-0068
Phone: 614-889-1309
Fax: 614-889-0463