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NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2021 3:00 pm CT

The NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. has established the NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program to assist full-time employees, their children, step-children and grandchildren who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.

This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

Applicants to the NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. program must:

  • Full-time U.S. or Canadian employees, employed as of the date of notification, of North American National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) member auctions or Corporate offices and their children, step-children and grandchildren.
    • If an employee becomes disabled, retires or dies during the application process their children or grandchildren are still eligible.
    • If an employee transfers from one NAAA Chapter/Corporate Office (CO) to another after an application has been submitted, employee must meet all eligibility requirements at the current Chapter/CO at the time of award notification.
  • High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university or who are pursuing an auto-related degree at a vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award of $3,000 or $5,000. Up to twelve (12) awards will be granted.

  • Two awards of $5,000 each will be granted to students attending a four-year college (or its equivalent).
  • One award of $3,000 will be granted to a vocational-technical student in an auto-related course of study or to a two-year college student. In the event a qualified applicant is not received, a $3,000 award will be granted to a student attending a four-year college.

Awards are not to exceed the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Awards are for undergraduate study only and are not renewable; however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation.

 
Financial need is not considered. Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of NAAA or NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Notification
Applicants will be notified in April. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. Payments are made in one installment in early August.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
  • Employee information form completed by HR personnel.

One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than February 9, 2021 3:00 pm.

Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.

NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation, Inc. has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you the Scholarship America Student Hub!