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Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Automotive Technician Scholarship Program

Sponsored by Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation
Description: If you have always been inspired by cars, enjoy the challenge of taking things apart and problem-solving to put them all back together, then you might think about a career as an automotive technician. The Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation offers thousands of dollars to students attending MassBay Community College and other qualified colleges offering a two year, degree-granting automotive program. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Eligibility: Students may be: 1) Any age. 2) Retraining for a career change or recent high school graduate. 3) Living or working out-of-state, as long as co-op work is with a dealership or dealer group based in Massachusetts. Please call us to confirm that your co-op dealership qualifies. 4) Entering or currently enrolled at an automotive program at one of the qualified colleges. Your training program must: 1) Be supported by an auto manufacturer. 2) Be taught at an accredited (post-secondary) educational institution. 3) Grant a degree. 4) Include a co-op component based in Massachusetts.
Criteria: N/A
Selection: The Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation
Award: Those enrolled in manufacturer-backed programs are eligible for four full scholarships (full tuition and fees) or as much as $6,000 total in partial scholarships. Those enrolled in a general automotive program are eligible for as much as $4,000 total.
Number: 21
Deadline: June 5, 2009
Contact: Auto Tech Scholarships Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation
59 Temple Place – Suite 505
Boston, MA02111
Email: LBarrett@msada.org
Phone: (617) 451-1051 ext. 19
Website: http://www.madcf.org