Trade-school scholarship

SEMA Memorial Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness

U.S. or Canadian citizens who are high school seniors or 18+, passionate about the automotive aftermarket, enrolling in college or a post-secondary career/tech school; loan forgiveness for recent grads with $2,000+ in student loans.

Dates TBANext cycle not yet published

SEMA Memorial Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness

Up to $5,000 · SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) · High school senior or college/trade student

2027 applications open Jan 1, 2027; the 2026 deadline was Apr 3, 2026 and the 2027 closing date isn't posted yet.

Automotive, Diesel & Collision Trade school

Official site Needs an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026

Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Dates TBA: next cycle not yet published
Sponsor: SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association)
Who can apply: High school senior or college/trade student
Essay: Check the official rules (may be required)
Where: Nationwide
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026

How to apply

Read the eligibility rules and deadline on the official SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) page. Details can change; the official page always wins.
Gather what it asks for (transcripts, references, an essay or video if required). Our essay toolkit helps you plan.
Apply before the deadline. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee (scam warning signs).