Peter MacNeil Automotive Award for Aspiring Automotive Technicians

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $500 award for your studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are pursuing a career as an automotive technician and need financial support to reach your goals. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled in the Automotive Technology program and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this annual award.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Studying Automotive Technology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear explanation of your current financial situation and how this $500 would help you. List your specific monthly expenses and gaps in funding.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is filled out thoroughly before the November 1 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Because it is a single $500 award, treat it as a helpful bonus rather than your primary source of tuition money.

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