Deadline nears on SEMA scholarship, loan forgiveness program

It's not too late to apply for the SEMA Scholarship or Loan Forgiveness Program. But don't wait; the deadline to apply is April 15, 2011. If you're a student preparing for a career in the automotive industry, SEMA can lend a hand. Last year, SEMA gave out close to 80 scholarships and loan forgiveness awards.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry leaders and innovators, offering scholarships to today’s brightest students at universities, colleges and/or vocational schools in the United States. Awards range from $1,000–$2,000, with $4,000 going to the top student.And if you're a recent graduate with outstanding student loans, we can help, too.

The SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program is dedicated to helping recent graduates off to successful starts in their automotive aftermarket careers, offering a minimum of $1,000 toward outstanding student loans for individuals employed by SEMA- member companies.

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If you know someone who can benefit from these programs, point them to www.sema.org/scholarships for details on applying for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund or SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program.