OVAAA is the automotive parts wholesaler association for Ohio and West Virginia. If you meet the qualifications below, and submit a complete application, you will be considered by OVAAA for this scholarship. A minimum of one $1,000 will be available each academic year.

OVAAA Jack Thayer Memorial Scholarship Program

The Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association sponsors the OVAAA Jack Thayer Memorial Scholarship Program to assist students wishing to continue their education beyond the secondary level. 

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must be:

• Sponsored by an OVAAA member in good standing;
   
• An OVAAA member, an immediate family member of an OVAAA member, full time employees of OVAAA members, or an immediate family member of a full time employee of an OVAAA member.
   
• Two letters of recommendation are required.
   
• Please include a photo as an attachment or forward by mail to the OVAAA Office.
   
• Scholarship Awards- Scholarship(s) will be awarded each academic year to qualified undergraduate students who have applied or enrolled full time at an accredited college or university and are working or planning to work toward an Associate or Bachelors degree.  A minimum of one $1,000 scholarship will be available each academic year.  The scholarship will be payable to the college of the recipients choice or directly to the recipient upon proof of the recipient’s paid tuition.

Contact OVAAA for more information.  

Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association
4645 Leap Ct.
Hilliard, OH  43026
Phone:  (614) 777-7373
Fax:  (614) 777-7375
E-Mail: rick@ovaaa.org