The Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) announced that the Board of Trustees awarded 28 scholarships to 16 deserving students for a total of $23,500. To date, this is the largest amount awarded in the history of the Foundation.  

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to be helping so many students pursue their career in the automotive aftermarket industry and look forward to welcoming them into the ASCEF family of highly qualified automotive technicians,” said John Eppstein, Foundation Chair. “By awarding these scholarships, we hope to unite, inspire, and mentor these students while continuing ASCEF’s core mission to support and advance the automotive service industry.”  

Through its successful Cars4Careers program, ASCEF turns donated cars into education and training for individuals wanting a career in the automotive service industry. Each year, ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000 to high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-high school technical/academic training or college undergraduates in the automotive service field. Since the establishment of the Foundation in 1998, ASCEF has awarded $168,250 in scholarships.      

“These scholarships are a wonderful opportunity to assist students in pursing their educational goals in automotive repair and will help meet the demand for skilled technicians in our industry, which is at an all-time high,” said David Kusa, ASCEF President. “The 2021 scholarship application opens in October and we encourage all those to apply by March 31, 2022.”   

To view the full list of scholarship recipients, visit https://asc-ef.org/scholarships. 

Founded in 2000, The ASC Educational Foundation exists to provide educational and training opportunities, scholarships, and endowments in the field of automotive repair and maintenance. ASCEF Scholarships have been instrumental in helping recipients create rewarding careers in Automotive Technologies.