Autel Opens Applications for 2026 Automotive Scholarships
Autel U.S. is awarding five $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing careers in automotive repair & related fields, with applications open through Aug. 27...
Autel U.S.—developer, manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic tools and equipment—announced that applications are open for the Second Annual Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships, supporting students pursuing careers in automotive repair and service.
The 2026 program will award five $5,000 scholarships, for a total of $25,000, to help students offset tuition, tools, books, supplies and education expenses. Part of Autel Cares, the company’s philanthropic initiative, the program recognizes students committed to building futures in automotive repair. This year, eligibility expands to include adult learners returning to school or transitioning from another career into automotive education, company officials stated in a press release.
“Last year’s scholarship recipients represented the talent, dedication and promise that will help shape the future of automotive repair,” said Chloe Hung, CEO of Autel U.S. “This year, we are excited to build on that momentum by opening the program to both recent graduates and adult learners pursuing automotive education as a new career path.”
Who Can Apply & How
Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend a trade school, college or university automotive repair program. Candidates pursuing mechanical repair, tire and rim service, glass repair, collision repair, locksmithing, heavy duty/diesel repair, ADAS calibration, diagnostics or related fields will be considered, noted the release.
To apply, students must submit a 500-600-word essay or 2-3-minute video describing their path to automotive education, how the scholarship would support their training, and the goals, obstacles and career they are building in automotive repair.
In its first year, the program supported five students pursuing restoration, automotive technology, mechanical repair, auto body and collision repair studies, the company said.
Applications are available at bold.org and must be submitted by Aug. 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Recipients will be announced on Sept. 28, 2026.
