Sloan Transportation Products Creates Annual Scholarship for Northwood Students - aftermarketNews

Sloan Transportation Products Creates Annual Scholarship for Northwood Students

In August, Sloan Transportation Products Co., established two $1,000 annual scholarships for qualified Northwood University students. Located in Holland, Mich., Sloan is a supplier of heavy truck and trailer products. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in the university's Automotive Aftermarket Management curriculum's Heavy Duty Management program or the Heavy Duty Vehicle Technology program.

MIDLAND, MI — In August, Sloan Transportation Products Co., established two $1,000 annual scholarships for qualified Northwood University students. Located in Holland, Mich., Sloan is a supplier of heavy truck and trailer products.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in the university’s Automotive Aftermarket Management curriculum’s Heavy Duty Management program or the Heavy Duty Vehicle Technology program. Scholarship recipients must also be U.S. citizens with demonstrated financial need, who are maintaining a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

Other criteria include participation in three campus or community-related activities and demonstration of career interest. The recipient must remain enrolled full time for the full academic year and maintain measurable academic progress. Awardees are required to communicate in writing with the donor.

A selection committee will award the scholarships and those chosen will be notified by mail.

Applications can be obtained by contacting:

Dixie Maxwell
Northwood University Scholarship Office
4000 Whiting Dr.
Midland, MI 48640-2398

For more information about Northwood, go to: www.northwood.edu.

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