Auto Value awards 26 scholarships and sets 2027 application date

Addressing technical labor shortages across North American repair facilities, Auto Value awards 26 academic scholarships and opens applications for its 2027 cohort this September.

The Auto Value automotive aftermarket program group has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding academic funding to 26 students across North America. Administered independently by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF), the program has delivered over $600,000 in student aid since 2001 to support technical and business education.

For shop owners, parts store operators, and distribution center employees, eligibility extends to staff and dependents pursuing degrees in automotive service, diesel technology, fleet management, and business operations. Sales and Marketing Manager Kendall Lozano emphasized that funding future technicians and operational staff directly strengthens long-term aftermarket workforce capacity.

In conjunction with the 2026 awards, Auto Value confirmed that applications for its 2027 Scholarship Program will officially open on September 16, 2026, running through March 31, 2027.