Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper award $25,000 in scholarships to 25 students
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have announced 25 recipients of their 2025 scholarship program, with each student receiving $1,000 towards their academic goals. The scholarships demonstrate the Alliance's continued commitment to promoting education and professional development among future leaders in the aftermarket industry.
"We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of these students and proud to invest in the future of our industry," said Jim Holik, director of marketing of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., program headquarters of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. "These scholarships help the next generation of industry professionals, and we are happy to recognize these deserving students as they continue their education."
Applicants are required to submit essays, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation to qualify. Eligible students must work at—or be children of employees at—Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper, or Confidence Plus Certified Service Centers. The University of the Aftermarket Foundation reviewed all applications and selected recipients based on merit.
The Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Scholarship Program has distributed more than $600,000 to students throughout North America since launching in 2001.
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
- Ellie Lemmert - ABC Auto Parts
- Kieara Fields - ABC Auto Parts
- Jethro Camins - Auto Electric Service Ltd.
- Autumn Bergum - Auto Parts Headquarters
- Brooke Vergin - Auto Parts Headquarters
- Isabelle Czech - Auto Parts Headquarters
- Jarod Wright - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Julia West - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Logan Hendren - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Michael Laabs - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Oscar Reyes - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Ryley Mullin - Auto-Wares Group of Companies
- Robert Comtois - Carparts Auto Parts Distributors
- Alexis Corr - Central Auto Parts Distributors
- Olivia Baker - Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
- Gabriel Newson - Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
- Katelynn Baker - Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
- Lindzy Dolder - Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc.
- Cole Watson - Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
- Madison Long - Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
- Garrett McHugh - Merrill Company (The)/Arnold Motor Supply
- Addison Howard - Parts Warehouse, Inc.
- Emma Eustice - Parts Warehouse, Inc.
- Addison Bounds - Parts Warehouse, Inc.
- Faith Wyatt - Parts Warehouse, Inc.
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