Autel's annual scholarship program opens applications

Autel U.S. has announced that applications are now open for the Second Annual Autel Awarding Excellence. The scholarship program aims to support students pursuing careers in automotive repair and service. 

The 2026 program will award five $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $25,000 to help students offset tuition, tools, books, supplies, and education expenses. Part of Autel Cares, this program recognizes students committed to building futures in automotive repair. Eligibility has no expanded to include adult learners returning to school or transitioning from another career into automotive education. 

In order to be considered, applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend a trade school, college, or university automotive repair program. Candidates pursuing mechanical repair, tire and rim service, glass repair, collision repair, locksmithing, heavy duty/diesel repair, ADAS calibration, diagnostics, or related fields will be considered. 

Students must submit a 500- 600-word essay or 2- to 3-minute video describing their path to automotive education, how the scholarship would support their training, and the goals, obstacles, and career they are building in automotive repair. 

To submit, click here. Applications must be submitted by August 27 at 11:59 pm ET. Recipients will be announced on September 28.

A word from Autel

“Last year’s scholarship recipients represented the talent, dedication, and promise that will help shape the future of automotive repair,” said Chloe Hung, CEO of Autel U.S. “This year, we are excited to build on that momentum by opening the program to both recent graduates and adult learners pursuing automotive education as a new career path.”