2008 SEMA Scholarships Info

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2008 SEMA Scholarships Info
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded in 1984 to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty equipment marketplace and support educational goals for students. Over the past two decades, SEMA Scholarships have supported over 400 students with more than $500,000 in scholarship awards.
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"SEMA has been fueling the future of the specialty equipment industry for more than 20 years now and we are very proud of our awards, as well as these students who have received them," said Mike Spagnola, president of Street Scene Equipment.
In response to the rising costs of education, the SEMA Scholarship program was restructured in 2004 to cover a broader base of students attending various universities, colleges, and/or vocational schools in both the United States and Canada. To further offer incentives for students to apply for SEMA scholarships, the award categories were increased with incentives positioned for the top applicant with the highest academic standing in select categories.



The program rewards only the best and brightest students engaged in studies leading to a career in the automotive specialty equipment industry or a related field. Sophomores in 2-year universities or colleges, and students in vocational or technical schools received $1,000. Graduates and undergraduates with at least a junior standing at a 4-year school received $2,000 to $3,000. All students must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and be enrolled in an accredited university, college or proprietary program.
In addition, fourteen scholarships were awarded to relatives and employees of SEMA member companies, including: Olea Exhibits & Displays; First Generation Camaros; Grrreat Creations G.C.I. Inc.; Smittybilt Automotive Group; Felt Automotive; Tial Products; Access RPM Yellow Pages; Reliable Automotive; Spirit Industries; Marketing Matters; Keystone Automotive; Grant Products; and Considine Sales & Marketing.
For the second year in a row, SEMA awarded the Loan Forgiveness Scholarship Award to qualified graduates with outstanding student loans who have worked at a SEMA member company for at least one year. This program was developed as further incentive for students to seek employment in the automotive specialty equipment industry upon graduation. Eight employees of SEMA member companies received $1,000 paid directly to their loan company to satisfy outstanding student loans. Those member companies include: Shur-Co; ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors; Skyjacker Suspensions; Summit Racing Equipment; Direct Line; ProMedia publishing; Competition Cams, Inc.; MB Marketing & Manufacturing; Automotive Manufacturing Group; Transamerican Wholesale-Dealer Services; and Sullivana Tire & Auto Service.
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For more information on the 2008 SEMA Scholarship or to download an application visit our website 2008 Scholarship info, or contact SEMA at education@sema.org
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES AND OTHER INFO




SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $31 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,466 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289 or visit www.sema.org
Donations in any amount are accepted and appreciated; since the SEMA Scholarship Fund is a 501-(c)-(3) corporation, all contributions are fully tax deductible.

For more information, contact SEMA Scholarship Fund by e-mail at education@sema.org

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