MAPA Announces 2020 Scholarship Fund Recipients

MAPA Announces 2020 Scholarship Fund Recipients

MAPA provided $1,000 scholarship awards to three individuals.

MAPA has announced that the recipients of its 2020 Educational Development Scholarship Fund have been chosen by Lansing’s Capital Region Community Foundation. MAPA provided $1,000 scholarship awards to three individuals, including the 2020 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 was awarded the distinguished 2020 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. Madeleine’s academic achievements and outstanding community service record exemplifies the high standards and commitment to excellence that Jud Morrison stood for. Madeleine will be a Senior enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan majoring in Elementary Education / Integrated Science in the fall of 2020. Madeleine 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 2020. Austin’s MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund scholarship is in conjunction with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation who supports careers within the automotive aftermarket industry field.

Jasmyn White, Sponsored by Auto Value Manistee located in Manistee, Michigan. White will be a freshman enrolled at West Shore Community College in Scottsville, Michigan, majoring in Interior Design in the fall of 2020. Jasmyn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry White.

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 $81,500 to 87 students. 

A gift to the MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Fund is an excellent way to honor or memorialize a friend or relative. To contribute to the Association’s scholarship fund, contact Debbie Cook at 800-678-6272 or [email protected] or visit www.mapaonline.org.

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