Scholarships - Grants
Cheryl Bond Student Emergency Travel Grant -
For recent high school graduates who have an en route travel-related emergency preventing them for starting school. Must be traveling more than 250 miles to a campus and be recommended by a UTI campus or field representative who will submit the required application form to the UTI Foundation.
* UPDATED * Bridgestone/Firestone Technical Scholarship - Apply Now
Future students attending the UTI Avondale, UTI Sacramento or UTI Rancho Cucamonga campus may apply for this $2,000 scholarship. One award per deadline/per location will be awarded as a tuition grant-in-aid to assist in funding a portion of the student’s education.
* NEW * William K. Burke Student Support Scholarship - Apply Now
As a way to pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of Bill Burke, this scholarship was established to assist a current student in good standing in the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Early Model Program, at the Orlando, FL campus. One $1,100 grant-in-aid will be awarded annually.
Albert A. Cabito Scholarship - Apply Now
The Albert A. Cabito scholarship program was developed to aid future students pursue a technical education at any UTI or NTI automotive campus. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded each quarter. This scholarship program was made possible by a generous grant from the Cabito Family with additional support from Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. and UTI.
* NEW * Richard "Pup" Conklin Motorcycle Mechanics Scholarship - Apply Now
This $1,200 tuition grant-in-aid was established by the friends and family of Richard "Pup" Conklin to help a local Ohio student pursue their educational dreams. One scholarship is available to a current student in good standing at the Orlando, FL or Phoenix, AZ campus of MMI. Click the apply now link for the information/application.
Clint Cunard and Michael Godden Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now
To honor the memories of Clint Cunard and Michael Godden by recognizing a Harrison County, Iowa resident with a strong passion for motorcycles and a desire to further their education at either the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Orlando, FL or Phoenix, AZ campus. Future students meeting the criteria may apply for this $6,000 scholarship which will be presented as a tuition grant-in-aid to assist in funding a portion of one recipient’s education.
UTI Foundation/NASCAR Brienne Davis Scholarship - Apply Now - Donate Now
The scholarship is named in memory of Brienne Davis, a UTI graduate and NASCAR official. This annual scholarship is open to any eligible female who wishes to attend the automotive program at any Universal Technical Institute campus. A letter of recommendation and essay is required.
David Dutrisac Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now
This $1,000 tuition grant-in-aid was established by David’s family and friends to honor his memory. One tuition grant-in-aid scholarship will be awarded to a current student in good standing, who must also be a military veteran, attending the MMI Phoenix campus. Click the apply now link for the scholarship rules and application form.
Exton, PA Campus Tuition Scholarship - Apply Now
This need based $2,500-$3,500 scholarship is available for enrolled students at the UTI Exton PA campus who wish to pursue an automotive technician career. Please complete the attached application and submit it along with a letter of recommendation and a paragraph expressing your desire to achieve professional success.
Daimler Trucks North America Bob Fyda Finish First Scholarship - Apply Now - Dealer Donations
A $3,000 scholarship for a future diesel tech student attending the Avondale campus who agrees to work for a Daimler Trucks North America Dealership following graduation.
UTI Grave Digger Scholarship -
The 2010 Universal Technical Institute Grave Digger Scholarship recipients have been announced! Read More
Ryan J. Guay Memorial Tuition Scholarship - Apply Now
This $1,000 tuition grant-in-aid was established by Ryan’s family to help a student from Maine pursue their educational goal of becoming an automotive or motorcycle mechanic.
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* NEW * Robert D. Hartman Opportunity Scholarship - Apply Now
The Robert D. Hartman Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the lifetime achievement of Universal Technical Institute former President and CEO Robert D. Hartman. This scholarship is designed to assist recent high school graduates who are having difficulty bridging the funding gap between the cost of a UTI education and federal funding assistance. Future students who will attend either the Avondale, AZ, Rancho Cucamonga or Sacramento CA campus of UTI and who meet all the scholarship’s criteria may apply for this $5,000 grant-in-aid. Two awards will be made annually.
* UPDATED * Ryan G. Kehoe Memorial Tuition Scholarship - Apply Now
This $1,000 tuition grant-in-aid was established by Ryan’s family to help a student pursue their educational goal of becoming a motorcycle technician at the MMI Orlando, FL campus.
* UPDATED * Knight Transportation Diesel Scholarship Program - Apply Now
Current students in good standing in the diesel industrial program at UTI’s Avondale, Glendale Heights, Houston, or Sacramento campus who have completed 25 weeks of their educational program can apply for this $2,500 scholarship. Click the apply now link for complete scholarship rules and the application form.
UTI Foundation Independence for Tomorrow Exton Campus Scholarship -
This scholarship was replaced with the Exton, PA Campus Tuition Scholarship.
UTI Foundation Live Your Passion Exton Scholarships -
This scholarship was replaced with the Exton, PA Campus Tuition Scholarship.
Jeremy McGrath Scholarship -
The 2010 Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Jeremy McGrath scholarship recipients have been announced! Read More
* NEW * Nissan Automotive Technical Training Scholarship Program - Apply Now
Nissan North America, Nissan Neighbors and the UTI Foundation are partnering with Nissan Dealers and Infiniti Retailers to provide tuition support for students interested in attending the Nissan Automotive Technical Training program at four UTI NATT campuses, Houston, NASCAR Tech, Orlando and Sacramento. Selected students will receive a $5,000 award to be used as a full tuition scholarship with additional funds for housing and living expenses. Click on the apply now button to receive additional information and a scholarship application.
Stephen V. Norris Emergency Housing Grant for Marine Mechanics Institute Students - Apply Now
To honor Steve’s memory, his love of teaching and to create a permanent tribute in his name, his friends and family have established this grant at the Marine Mechanics Institute, Orlando Florida campus. This fund provides additional resources to students who are struggling to overcome an emergency housing situation that occurred while attending the Marine Mechanics Institute campus in Orlando Florida. Click the apply now link for rules and eligibility.
Roger Penske Outstanding Student Award - Apply Now
The purpose of the Roger Penske Outstanding Student Award is to recognize exceptional UTI students who are dedicated to succeeding in the automotive service industry and who have demonstrated the ability to assist other students to do the same. The selected award winner will be given a cash award of $12,000.
Brian T. Rounds Travel Grant - Apply Now Donate Now
In Memory of Brian T. Rounds his family has started this grant at the MMI Phoenix Campus for future students with a start date in October-December 2010 or January-February 2011. Eligible applicants must also be relocating from either St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; or Arizona. The purpose of the fund is to provide a cash grant to assist a future MMI Phoenix student cover a shortage of funds needed to relocate and start school. The award can be used to assist with moving or cost of living expenses. The award will be made to one recipient in early March 2011.
* NEW * Bob Sweet Founder's Scholarship - Apply Now
This scholarship is named for Founder Bob Sweet who began UTI in 1965 with the first class consisting of five automatic transmission students. The Bob Sweet Founder’s Scholarship was established to help deserving students fulfill their dream of attending the UTI Avondale campus to receive a first class technical education. One $4,500 scholarship will be awarded as a tuition grant-in-aid to assist in funding a portion of the student’s education.
* NEW * Andrew Carl Sliwinski Memorial Scholarship - Apply Now
In memory of Andrew Carl Sliwinski, this scholarship was established to help a deserving student fulfill their dream of completing their education in the NASCAR Technical Institute Ford Fact program. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a NASCAR Technical Institute student currently attending the Ford Fact program to assist in funding a portion of the student’s education.
JHE Production Group Scholarship - Apply Now
To recognize a student at the NASCAR Technical Institute who exhibits a love of racing and wants to make a difference in the motorsports industry. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded as a tuition grant-in-aid to assist in funding a portion of the selected student’s education.