Automotive Parts, Service Association of Illinois announces scholarship winners

The Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois (APSA of Illinois) has awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Two students received $500 awards:

• Jesse Brian of Olney, Ill.: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill.
  
• Ryan Hoelscher of Effingham, Ill.: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill.

Applicants for APSA of Illinois 2012-2013 scholarships were taken through the automotive scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com.

“We were very pleased with the interest in our scholarships and the number of applicants this year. We are pleased to assist these two outstanding students as they begin their education,” says APSA of Illinois Executive Vice President Suzanne McLean.

“The recipients selected by APSA of Illinois are representative of the candidates who applied through our online application site this year,” says Pete Kornafel, chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Selection Committee. “Through the support of APSA and other regional associations, and the generous donations to the GAAS scholarship fund, we are able to assist these students in their pursuit of automotive aftermarket careers.”

Along with APSA of Illinois, collaborative efforts with state associations and other automotive groups include:

• Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas and Tennessee (AAACT)
  
• Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS)
  
• Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)
  
• Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA)
  
• Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois (APSA of IL)
  
• California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association (CAWA)
  
• Kentucky / Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association (KIAWA)
  
• Michigan Automotive Parts Association (MAPA)
  
• New York State Automotive Aftermarket Association (NYSAAA)
  
• Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association (OVAAA)
  
• Wisconsin Automotive Part Association (WAPA)
  
• Women’s Car Care Council (WB)

Each of these other collaborating groups has their own criteria and selects their own recipients for their scholarships.

Additional scholarship funding comes from industry contributions from individuals, companies and foundations. Contributions can be made to the GAAS Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Medick at AAIA, at 301-654-6664, or susan.medick@aftermar ket.org.

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