2019 MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund Recipients Announced

2019 MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund Recipients Announced

Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded, in addition to a $500 scholarship for the recipient of the 2019 Jud Morrison Memorial Achievement of Excellence Award.

MAPA has announced the recipients of its 2019 Educational Development Scholarship Fund, chosen by Lansing’s Capital Region Community Foundation. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded, in addition to a $500 scholarship for the recipient of the 2019 Jud Morrison Memorial Achievement of Excellence Award. 

MAPA congratulates these very deserving students:

Madeleine Gray, Sponsored by Ron’s Auto Parts Warehouse, Inc. located in Capac, Michigan. 

Gray will be a Junior enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan, majoring in Elementary Education/Integrated Science in the fall of 2019. She is the daughter of Ron and Emi Gray of Almont, Michigan.

Austin Landon, Sponsored by CARQUEST of Cheboygan / Landon Auto Parts located in Cheboygan, Michigan. 

Landon will be enrolled at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, majoring in Automotive Aftermarket Management in the fall of 2019. Landon’s MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund scholarship is in conjunction with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, which supports careers within the automotive aftermarket industry field.

Anna Reid, Sponsored by Auto Value Mt. Pleasant located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. 

Reid will be a Freshman enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan, majoring in Nursing in the fall of 2019. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Reid.

Brooke Peckham, Sponsored by Auto-Wares Group of Companies located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Peckham was awarded the distinguished 2019 Jud Morrison Memorial Achievement of Excellence Award named in memory of MAPA co-founding father and past chairman of the board of directors, Justin H. Morrison. Pekham’s academic achievements and outstanding community service record exemplifies the high standards and commitment to excellence that Morrison stood for. Peckham will be a senior enrolled at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, in the fall of 2019 majoring in Human Resources Management to support the growing Car Care Industry. Peckham is the daughter of Charles and Merriea Lubben of Cedar Springs, Michigan.

The Michigan Automotive Parts Association has allied its scholarship program with the Capital Region Community Foundation to enable MAPA’s charitable pursuits. Since the MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund program began in 1991, MAPA has awarded $78,500 to 84 students. A gift to the MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund is an excellent way to honor or memorialize a friend or relative. Call MAPA at 800-678-6272 for more information.

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