SEMA accepting scholarship applications

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2015) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting applications for the 2016 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Deadline for the program is March 1.

This scholarship is for students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries, SEMA said, and offers financial assistance of up to $5,000. To apply, visit www.sema.org/scholarships.

Scholarships are available in various categories, such as accounting, sales and marketing and engineering. Awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out. The top student will receive a $5,000 award.

Additionally, the program includes loan forgiveness, which offers financial awards to employees of SEMA member companies who have completed and are paying off a loan for a program of study at an accredited university, college or vocational/technical program within the U.S.

Assistance is available for career paths in the automotive industry in accounting; engineering; race car driver/crew; administration; information technology; sales/marketing; advertising; manufacturing; technicians; design/graphics; photo/journalism; and transportation, SEMA said.

For students attending Ohio Technical College (OTC) in Cleveland, a full-year of tuition, valued up to $29,400, will be awarded to one student.

SEMA awarded scholarships at the 2015 SEMA Show to 44 students and offered loan forgiveness to 13 others.