Garage Gurus Announces Scholarship Winners

Garage Gurus has announced the winners of its 2022-2023 Automotive Technical Scholarship Program.

Each of the 12 recipients will receive $2,500 toward their automotive education. All winners have been accepted or are currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities, or are full-time U.S. high school students. Now in its eighth year, the Garage Gurus scholarship program has committed over $230,000 in tuition support to future automotive service professionals, the automotive training and support platform company said.

“The Garage Gurus team is so excited and pleased to be able to assist students who are serious about establishing themselves in the automotive repair industry,” said Dennis Sheran, director, Garage Gurus. “We will remain committed to helping them develop the necessary skills to lead the next generation of technicians into successful careers in the industry for many years to come. Congratulations to all our recipients”

Students were required to submit an application, two letters of recommendation from non-family members, and a typed essay or video indicating “Why I Want to Be a Top Technician.” Winners’ application packages were reviewed and chosen by Garage Gurus’ team of ASE Master-certified technicians and other team members.

Recipients of Garage Gurus scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year are:

  • Rachel G. – University of Northwestern Ohio
  • Keeley W. – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
  • Aiden H. – Universal Technical Institute – Bloomfield
  • Erika B. – Wyotech
  • Cristian L. – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
  • Evelyn H. – Lincoln College of Technology
  • Jordan A. – Chemeketa Community College
  • Bryan C. – Universal Technical Institute – Avondale
  • Cameron T. – University of Northwestern Ohio
  • Matthew L. – Universal Technical Institute – Avondale
  • Matthew M. – Universal Technical Institute – Avondale
  • Zack M. – Dakota County Technical College
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By A.J. Hecht

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