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May 6, 2015

NAAA's Scholastic Foundation Announces 2015 Scholarships

FREDERICK, Md.—The Warren Young, Sr., Scholastic Foundation today announced the 12 students selected as the 2015 scholarship recipients. Established in 2004 by the National Auto Auction Association and named in honor of industry pioneer Warren Young, Sr., the nonprofit Foundation awards a total of $52,000 annually in a dozen merit scholarships for full-time study.

Recipients are chosen based on a variety of qualifications, including academic record, leadership skills, honors, goals and aspirations, work experience, and community involvement. Financial awards range from $3,000 to a two-year college or vocational-technical school to $5,000 to a four-year institution. The awards are made using stringent guidelines and recommendations developed by Scholarship America, an independent organization that reviews the applications.

To be eligible, applicants must be full-time employees of NAAA member auctions or corporate offices, their children or grandchildren, and plan to enroll or be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited institution for the entire upcoming academic year.

“Over the years our Scholastic Foundation has helped dozens of deserving students from the NAAA family pursue their dreams of a higher education, thanks to the benevolent spirit and generous support of member auction and their affiliates,” notes NAAA President Ellie Johnson.

She adds that the fund has grown to 2.25 million dollars and is a self-sustaining resource that ensures a legacy of learning and enhanced access to higher education for future generations of the National Auto Auction Association.

“The Scholastic Foundation is a major example of our commitment to education and training opportunities for all our members,” says Johnson. “Fostering younger members of our industry to encourage their participation today is essential for the NAAA and the remarketing industry of tomorrow.”

Out of the 60 applications received for the 2015-2016 academic year, the Warren Young, Sr., Scholastic Foundation selected the following outstanding students for scholarships.


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