This is the fourth consecutive year for this program, and during this time, the company has handed out $120,000 in tuition support to future service professionals, according to an announcement.
“The main goal of the Garage Gurus scholarship program has remained the same since its introduction — to encourage and support the next generation of automotive and truck repair service professionals as they pursue their careers,” says Brent Berman, director, training and consumer experience, Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
“These scholarships often serve as motivation to these men and women to fully engage in their training to become knowledgeable and active technicians in the future,” Berman adds.
Students who will receive Garage Gurus scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year are:
- John Hartman, Lima, Ohio, University of Northwestern Ohio
- Jessica Jahuey, Sugar Hill, Ga., Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville Campus)
- Holly Pierre, Planfield, Ill., Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
- Madison Lusche, Columbus, Neb., Southeast Community College
- Jaivon Bennett, Waldorf, Md., Old Dominion University
- Miguel (Mike) Perez, Rifle, Colo., New Mexico Junior College
- Emily Koch, Warren, Mich., Lincoln College of Technology
- Joseph Waldeyer, Manasquan, N.J., Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Kimberly Rains, Horse Shoe, N.C., Blue Ridge Community College
- Mary Griswold, Eau Claire, Wis., Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Kyle Sadler, Mont Belvieu, Texas, San Jacinto College
- Stetson Wolfe, New Castle, Pa., New Castle School of Trades
