Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship
Offered by Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) is a nonprofit founded by women in the automotive industry to pull more women into automotive and mobility careers, and scholarships are its core program. Awards have included $2,500 and $5,000 scholarships applied directly to tuition and fees at the recipient's college or university.
Unusually for an industry scholarship, AWAF runs a rolling application system with two decision points a year: applications are accepted anytime and applied to the next deadline, with cycles closing in early January and June. That structure means a student who misses one cycle is automatically considered in the next rather than waiting a full year.
Selection focuses on women who show genuine passion and commitment to shaping or advancing in the automotive, mobility, and related career fields — engineering, design, business, and skilled-trades tracks all fit. Applicants must hold a 3.0 GPA and maintain it during any scholarship-funded semester, and the foundation encourages applications from AWAF members and their family members, though the program is not limited to members.
Eligibility
- Woman pursuing a career in the automotive, mobility, or related fields
- Accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, maintained during any scholarship-funded semester
- North American citizenship required
How To Apply
- Complete the online application at awafoundation.org. Applications are accepted year-round and applied to the next of two annual deadlines (January and June); the current cycle for Q1/Q2 2027 awards closes January 2. Supporting materials are submitted with the online form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are AWAF scholarships worth?
Recent awards have included $2,500 and $5,000 scholarships, paid to the recipient's college or university for tuition and fees. Amounts are set by the scholarship committee each cycle.
Do I have to be an AWAF member?
No. The foundation encourages applications from members and their families, but the scholarship is open to women in automotive and mobility fields who meet the academic requirements.
What if I miss the January deadline?
AWAF accepts applications anytime and applies them to the next deadline — the foundation runs two cycles a year, in January and June.