RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that the Car Care Council Women’s Board will be collaborating in creating an online scholarship resource for women planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Applicants at the automotive scholarships website will now be placed in consideration for CCC Women’s Board Scholarship Program awards to be presented in 2011.

In 2011, the Women’s Board will award at least one high school scholarship of $1,000 and at least three technician scholarships, which includes one $2,500 scholarship plus a trip to the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas and two $1,000 scholarships.

"We are pleased to be collaborating with GAAS in this educational opportunity that will not only enhance the Women’s Board Scholarship Program, but will provide female students planning to pursue automotive aftermarket careers a one-stop resource for assistance with their education," said Julie Becker-Myers, director of Automotive Systems Technology, Northwood University, and chairwoman of the Women’s Board scholarship committee.

"We are very proud to have Women’s Board join the GAAS scholarship program in creating this valuable resource for students and promoting this investment in our industry’s future," said Pete Kornafel, chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Selection Committee.

Complete Women’s Board Scholarship Program details can be found at www.automotivescholarships.com/wb.

In addition to Women’s Board, GAAS collaborates with these state associations and other automotive groups:

• Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas and Tennessee (AAACT)
• Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS)
• Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)
• Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA)
• Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois (APSA of IL)
• California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA)
• Kentucky / Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association (KIAWA)
• New York State Automotive Aftermarket Association (NYSAAA)
• Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association (OVAAA)
• Wisconsin Automotive Part Association (WAPA)

The GAAS Scholarship Committee recently announced that it is presenting awards to 86 U.S. students for the 2010-2011 academic year. In its 15-year history, the fund has presented awards to more than 1,500 students.