Three Students Earn TIA, Michelin Scholarships
Michelin North America (MNA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have announced the three recipients of the Michelin/TIA Scholarship Award for the 2013-14 academic school year. A total of $6,250 was awarded to the three students: Karli Gajdostik of Toledo, Ohio, Hannah Gipson of Prattville, Ala., and Lauren Tucker of Lakewood, Calif. “TIA is glad
Six Selected to Receive Bauer Built Scholarships
Durand, Wisc.-based Bauer Built Inc. announced the six winners of its 2013 G. F. "Sam" and Ethel V. Bauer/Bauer Built, Inc. Scholarship Award. The dealer and retreader introduced the scholarship program in 1994 to commemorate its 50th anniversary and to honor founders Sam and Ethel Bauer. The six students – children of Bauer Built
Big O Tires Awards 24 College Scholarships
Big O Tires has awarded 24 college students with scholarships through the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund. Six students received $2,500, one received $1,500 and 17 received $1,000 for a total disbursement of $33,500. The Big O Tires Scholarship Fund is supported by and eligible to all employees, their franchised stores, subsidiaries and family members.
Kumho, Partners Offering Scholarships to Safe Driving Teens
Kumho Tire USA Corp. is supporting the sixth annual Teen Driver Safety Week – Oct. 14-20 – by teaming with partners to offer scholarships to two lucky Ohio teens. Kumho is partnering with KeyBank and the Mid-Ohio School of Driving in giving two high school students in Ohio a scholarship that includes $500 each from
Five Earn Bauer Built Scholarships
Durand, Wis.-based Bauer Built Inc. announced the 2012 winners of its G. F. "Sam" and Ethel V. Bauer/Bauer Built Inc. Scholarship Award. Bauer Built introduced this program, which benefits employees and their families, to honor its founders in 1994 as part of the commemoration of the company’s 50th anniversary. The company has awarded some
Goodyear Funding Six Soap Box Scholarships
Goodyear will donate $30,000 for six Goodyear Champion Scholarships for 2012 All-American Soap Box Derby division winners.
Kumho Online Contest Awards Cars, Scholarships
Kumho Tire (USA) recently awarded the nine winners of the Kumho Tire College Sweepstakes contest, which was run entirely online. The grand prize winner was Dwayne Hunold from Auburn, Wash., who drove away with a Kumho tire-shod 2011 Hyundai Elantra. First prize winner Tamara Becker from Flushing, Mich., received a Kumho tire-equipped 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Dealer Group Awards Scholarships
The Alabama Tire Dealers Association awarded seven scholarships to deserving youth from its membership. Scholarship winners include Parker Warren (sponsored by Warren Tire Center in Tuscaloosa), Ridge Wilks (sponsored by Wilks Tire & Battery in Albertville), Thomas Barrett (sponsored by S&S Tire in Birmingham), Evan Thomas Strother (sponsored by Steed Tire in Brundidge), Mary Elizabeth
Maxxis Awards High School Scholarships
Maxxis has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to high-achieving local students. Valedictorians and salutatorians of the 20 high schools in the Gwinnett County public school system, where the company’s headquarters is located, received awards of $500 each. The scholarships are intended to assist these students with their post-secondary educational expenses, Maxxis said. This is the eighth
Deadline Coming for Michelin/TIA Scholarships
TIA has set a Mar. 22 deadline to receive applications for the 2010 Michelin/TIA Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is open to part-time employees and children of full-time employees of TIA member tire dealers. A total of $5,000 in annually renewable scholarship money will be awarded to three winners. Scholarship winners will be announced at