Kia Used Its Super Bowl Ad Money to Fund Scholarships Instead
In February, CBS charged a record $5.25 million for a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LII. Brands like Pepsi, M&M’s, Bud Light, and Amazon all spent ungodly amounts of money to showcase their products to beer-filled, football-watching Americans. But instead of hiring a celebrity to drive one of its cars and talk about how awesome […]
Detroit Youth Choir Gets Ford Fund Scholarships
The Detroit Youth Choir has been making waves of late with its awe-inspiring performances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, finishing in second place this season and just missing the $1 million grand prize. Though the 52-member choir didn’t come away with the top prize, it has come away with a new fan following. Count Ford […]
Toyota Honors 100 High School Graduates with $1 Million in Scholarships
Yesterday for the twelfth year running, Toyota honored 100 high school graduates on across the United States with $1 million in Toyota scholarships. Each of the recipients — all college-bound, high-school seniors — will receive between $5,000 and $20,000 to help cover post-secondary education costs. “Through these scholarships, and the many others we support across […]
Kia Set to Launch The Great Unknowns Scholarship
Kia is trying to shake things up for the Super Bowl this year by giving us a different kind of half-time commercial. Instead of running a promo for its brand, Kia will launch what it calls The Great Unknowns Scholarship, which donates money to need-based scholarships that might otherwise be overlooked. Kia ran a small […]
Honda Awards Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships to 5 Students at HBCUs
For the 2018-19 academic year, Honda, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has awarded scholarships to five students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
“Trading One Uniform for Another” Scholarship Program Opens for Second Year
Ford’s Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center has announced that it will lend its support to the “Trading One Uniform for Another” scholarship program for a second year in a row. The program, which was developed via collaboration between Quick Lane and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), seeks to provide financial empowerment for US military veterans […]
Honda Raises Money with Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament
Honda is showing its support for Latino students who are in their first year of studies at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). The automaker did so via its the 30th annual Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament on April 17th, which raised more than $200,000 for the Abrego Future Scholars Program. American Honda Motor Company has been […]
Ford Announces Winners of Trading One Uniform for Another Scholarship
Ford and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center announced the name of the five recipients of $10,000 scholarships as part of its new “Trading One Uniform for Another” program, which was originally announced in June of this year. Each winner is a veteran of the United States Military, and all winners were nominated by friends […]
Mazda Road to Indy Scholarship Shootout to Hit Mazda Raceway in December
Over the last nine years, Mazda Motorsports has provided close to $15 million in driver development scholarships. The many recipients of support ranged from the grassroots level of sports car racing to the top category of open-wheel racing in North America. Today, Mazda Motorsports announced its most ambitious program yet, with the first Mazda Road […]
Honda and Hispanic Scholarship Fund Recognize Outstanding Latino Students in Ohio
Today Honda and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) honored 16 notable Latino undergraduate students from around the country for their academic achievements. The students’ recognition came at the annual Scholar Awards Breakfast in Columbus, Ohio. Each student awarded at the breakfast is also eligible to receive up to a $5,000 scholarship that will help pay […]
Nissan’s Titans Of Tomorrow Scholarship Winners Announced
In case you haven’t noticed, Nissan is all about giving back to its communities. Whether it’s in areas of Japan ravaged by tsunamis or families in need in Tennessee, the automaker tries to improve the quality of life in every region it operates in. Canton, Mississippi is home to some of Nissan’s vehicle assembly operations, and […]
Chevy Announces Diversity Scholarship Contest with NASCAR
Education is important to the future of motorsports, especially in the key STEM areas that require so much devotion and study. Without STEM graduates, we won’t have the next generation of race cars to take to the track and thrill the screaming crowds. Beyond the track, STEM professionals are needed to continue making our world […]
Quick Lane Announces “Trading One Uniform for Another” Scholarship Program
Ford’s Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center announced this month that it is starting up a new program called “Trading One Uniform for Another” that will provide scholarships for US military vets to help them earn their certifications in automotive maintenance and repair. The program is being offered as a collaboration between Quick Lane and Disabled […]
Ford Delivering $65,000 in Scholarships to NoCal Students
Ford has announced that, in collaboration with Northern California Ford Dealers, it will be awarding in excess of $65,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to 87 high- and middle-schoolers in NoCal. The awards will be handed out as part of the Ford Driving Dreams program. According to Ford, approximately 80% of the recipients chosen are […]
Ford to Deliver Up to $10K in Scholarships in Men of Courage Contest
Ford has announced that its pre-existing partnership with both the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Detroit Newspapers in Education will offer up to $10,000 in scholarships as part of a program to recognize the contributions of African-American men throughout history. “Ford has a long history of recognizing unsung heroes in the […]
Ford Sponsoring 175 American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Scholarships
Ford announced today that it will be sponsoring 175 scholarships in The Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training program, helping provide workplace development training for active military members, veterans, and military families looking to become Certified Nurse Assistants. The program is being offered to eligible citizens in Detroit, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; Washington, DC; Louisville, Kentucky; Atlanta, […]
Ford Creating $150,000 in Driving Dreams Scholarships in Houston, San Antonio
Ford Motor Company Fund has announced two separate investments into Texas education via the Ford Driving Dreams program. Ford will provide scholarships for students in Houston and San Antonio through the Ford Driving Dreams program to the tune of $100,000 and $50,000, respectively. The scholarships are being co-presented by both the Houston Ford Dealers and […]
Ford Driving Dreams Generates $400,000 in Scholarships for North Texas Students
Ford Motor Company Fund and North Texas Ford Dealers announced last week that it will be donating more than $400,000 toward scholarships as part of the Ford Driving Dreams program. This investment will create as many as 200 scholarships for high school seniors throughout North Texas who submit a “What Drives Your Dream?” essay and […]