Midwest Automotive Parts and Service Association

The Midwest Automotive Parts & Service Association (MAPSA) is a non-profit trade association representing all aftermarket businesses in our region. If you meet the qualifications below, and submit a complete application, you will be considered by MAPSA for this scholarship. A minimum of one $1,000 will be available each academic year.

MAPSA Jack Thayer Memorial Scholarship Program

The Midwest Automotive Parts & Service Association sponsors the MAPSA Jack Thayer Memorial Scholarship Program to assist students wishing to continue their education beyond the secondary level.

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must be: 

  • Sponsored by an MAPSA member in good standing;
  • An MAPSA member, an immediate family member of an MAPSA member, full time employees of MAPSA members, or an immediate family member of a full time employee of an MAPSA member.
  • Two letters of recommendation are required.
  • Please include a photo as an attachment or forward by mail to the MAPSA Office.

Scholarship Awards- Scholarship(s) will be awarded each academic year to qualified undergraduate students who have applied or enrolled full time at an accredited college or university and are working or planning to work toward an Associate or Bachelors degree. A minimum of one $1,000 scholarship will be available each academic year. The scholarship will be payable to the college of the recipients choice or directly to the recipient upon proof of the recipient’s paid tuition.

Contact MAPSA for more information. 

Midwest Automotive Parts & Service Association

4645 Leap Ct.

Hilliard, OH 43026  

Phone: (800) 486-6292

Phone: (614) 777-7373

Fax:     (614) 777-7375

E-Mail: gmurdock@midwestapsa.org

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Thinking about an automotive aftermarket career? Good choice! Servicing or supplying parts for vehicle maintenance and repair can be a rewarding career. An automotive scholarship can help pave the way.

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