Sacramento – The Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) is proud to announce that the Board of Trustees awarded 34 scholarships to 28 deserving students for a total of $18,500. ASCEF scholarships have grown out of a single donation to fully funded scholarships in the name of past ASCCA Members, Past Presidents, or individuals whose influence and dedication to the automotive industry warranted recognition for all time.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are proud to continue ASCEF’s history of supporting up-and-coming automotive students with their education. We look forward to welcoming them into the ASCEF family of highly qualified automotive technicians,” said John Eppstein, Foundation Chair. “By awarding these scholarships, we hope to unite, inspire, and mentor these students while continuing ASCEF’s core mission to support and advance the automotive service industry.”
Through its successful Cars4Careers program, ASCEF turns donated cars into education and training for individuals wanting a career in the automotive service industry. Each year, ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 – $1,000 to high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-high school technical/academic training or college undergraduates in the automotive service field. Since the establishment of the Foundation in 1998, ASCEF has awarded $202,250 in scholarships.
“These scholarships are designed to help support the next generation of technicians and address the technician shortage facing our industry,” said David Kusa, ASCEF President. “Judging from the winners and the rest of our applicants, it’s clear to see our industry has a bright future.”
The 2023 scholarship application opens in October, and we encourage all those to apply by March 31, 2024.
To view the full list of scholarship recipients, visit https://ascef.org/scholarships.
Founded in 1998, The ASC Educational Foundation exists to provide educational and training opportunities, scholarships, and endowments in the field of automotive repair and maintenance. ASCEF Scholarships have been instrumental in helping recipients create rewarding careers in Automotive Technologies.
To learn more about the ASCEF and the Cars4Careers program, visit www.ascef.org.