UAP Inc. Empowerment Through Aftermarket Excellence Award

What you will need

• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the final year of the Automotive Business diploma (co-op) or Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Automotive Management) program
• ✓ Written response describing how the aftermarket industry will play a role in your career development
• ✓ Written response explaining how industry trends are influencing and shaping your current professional journey

About this award

You can receive $2,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a woman pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry and want to show how current trends are shaping your professional path. You must apply by September 30, 2026. When you apply, ask Georgian College how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, a student portal, or a phone call. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Georgian College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Georgian 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 Georgian College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time female student at Georgian College. You must be in your final year of either the Automotive Business diploma (co-op) program or the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Automotive Management) degree program. You also need to demonstrate academic merit with a minimum 70% GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades).

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.

• ✓ Open to certificate or undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Automotive Business or Business Administration (Automotive Management)

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

   This round closed on September 30, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Career VisionAvoid giving a generic answer about liking cars. Instead, explain exactly how the aftermarket industry will play a role in your specific career development. Describe one current industry trend and how it changes the way you are preparing for your job.
• SupportAvoid submitting your application without a second pair of eyes. Instead, ask a professor in the automotive department to review your response regarding industry trends. This ensures your technical terminology is accurate.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, balance your academic merit with a strong narrative about your professional journey. Show the connection between your classroom learning and the real-world automotive market.

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