Mitchell 1 to award annual scholarship in May

Do you know an automotive student who is excelling in his or her field of study? If so, they have a chance to be regognized by Mitchell 1.

The company is accepting applications through May 15 for its annual $2,500 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded through the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Education Foundation at its annual conference. The scholarship will recognize one U.S. high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology/auto shop repair scholastics.

“Mitchell 1 is proud to join with NACAT for another year to recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and a strong dedication to pursuing educational excellence in the automotive technology field,” says Karen Wagner, marketing manager for Mitchell 1.

The recipient will receive the scholarship, a check for $500 and roundtrip airfare and accommodations to attend the NACAT conference with a guest.

Applicants must be current students majoring in automotive technology/auto shop repair course work and meet the following criteria:
• Nominated by his/her NACAT instructor
• Have a minimum overall 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
• Be a high school senior with proof of a commitment to an accredited college or university, or already enrolled in their first year at an accredited college or university
• Be a U.S. citizen

Applicants are required to submit the following materials (postmarked by May 15) for scholarship consideration:
• A nomination letter from their NACAT instructor (limited to two pages). The nominating NACAT instructor must be a member in good standing.
• A cover letter from the applicant indicating his/her career path in the automotive repair industry and thoughts about the future of the industry. The personal educational needs/desires should be typed by the scholarship applicant.
• An unofficial transcript of grades may be submitted by the student, but must be validated by the instructor submitting the nomination letter. An official transcript embossed with the school registrar’s stamp and signed by the registrar will also be accepted.

The NACAT Education Foundation Award committee will review scholarship applications during May and will select the top candidate and one alternate. Each applicant will be notified before June 1. The winner must accept the scholarship and its terms, in writing, before June 11 of the award year or forfeit the award. A scholarship not accepted by the due date will be awarded to the first alternate.

Applications must be postmarked by May 15 and sent to:
Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship
The NACAT Education Foundation
P.O. Box 80010
Charleston, SC 29416

Visit www.nacat.com for more information.