NAPA, TechForce, WD-40 Awarding $50k in Scholarships to Automotive Students

July 22, 2024
$50,000 in scholarships will be provided over the next 12 months, through 40 individual awards.

NAPA, TechForce Foundation, and WD-40 Brand are partnering together to provide tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to automotive students.

According to a press release, the three organizations will be providing $50,000 in scholarships over the next 12 months, through 40 individual awards.

The scholarships will be available to students enrolled in a post-secondary automotive, collision, or diesel program. Students can apply for these scholarships now through TechForce’s website.

In addition, NAPA will be offering WD-40 Multi-Use Product at a discounted price until the end of September as part of the partnership.

“The automotive industry’s future depends on the education and training of today’s students,” said Jamie Walton, executive vice president of merchandising at NAPA. “This partnership with WD-40 Brand and the TechForce Foundation ensures we bring broader visibility and accessibility to technician careers.”

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