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SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
$2,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

SEMA-Specialty Equipment Market Association

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually. Last year, 47 awards were given.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  4. Must pursue a course of study leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or a related field.
  5. Must be enrolled full time and expect to remain enrolled full time for the first full semester following receipt of the award.
  6. Must be at one of the following levels in his/her educational studies: a graduate-level student at an accredited college or university; a student at a four-year accredited college or university who has completed a minimum of 50 credit hours; a student at a two-year accredited community college who has completed a minimum of 25 credit hours; or a student at a vocational/technical school who has completed a minimum of 25 credit hours. The applicant's expected graduation date must be Dec. 1 or later.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who are pursuing a course of study leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or a related field. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Application requirements for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund are:

  • Application form
  • Essays (2)
  • Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: High school seniors are not eligible to apply. An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the winners based on: academic achievements and records; extracurricular and community involvement; work experience; essay content; and recommendations. Note: Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. Notifications are typically emailed in July and August.

Award Amount: $2,000 to $5,000 annually, non-renewable. Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet eligibility criteria. For students planning on attending Ohio Technical College (OTC), a full-tuition scholarship (valued up to $29,400) will be awarded to one student.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,500.

About SEMA-Specialty Equipment Market Association:
Contact Information: Juliet Marshall ,Education Administrator
Address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Drive Diamond Bar, California 91765-3194

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