This scholarship program is not currently active
ShearComfort is a major supplier of car, truck, van, and SUV seat covers to customers in North America and around the world.
Education is very important to ShearComfort, so we are giving away a $1,500.00 scholarship to a student of our choosing enrolled either in an engineering program related to the development of vehicles (mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, production, electrical, etc), Automotive Technology, or a similar program related to the automotive industry at an accredited college or university in Canada or the United States. The award will be given out to two different students per year. Essay submission deadlines are October 15th for the Fall semester and April 15 for the Spring semester.
Our goal is to help the winning student to achieve their dreams by providing them with a scholarship to be used for educational expenses.
Award Amount
The successful applicant will receive a cheque for $1,500.00.
How to Apply
In 300-600 words, answer the following question:
In your opinion, what will be the largest technological development in the automotive industry within the next 5-10 years and how do you plan to be a part of it?
*Note: Please edit your essay and provide us with your final version. We are not looking for draft copies. Once you have completed your essay, please email it to scholarship@shearcomfort.com by October 15, 2019 (Fall Semester) or April 15, 2020 (Spring Semester) and include your full name, address, phone number, and the name of the educational institution you are attending. Also, please send the document in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
Deadline
This scholarship program is not currently active
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada in an undergraduate or graduate engineering, automotive technology, or similar program related to the automotive industry
- Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada or hold a valid student Visa
- Must complete and submit essay, and application to scholarship@shearcomfort.com by April 15, 2021 (Spring Semester) or October 15, 2020 (Fall Semester)
- Must be able to provide proof of college or university enrollment upon request
- Only one entry per student is permitted
- Must not be an employee of ShearComfort Seat Covers Ltd. and associated companies
Fall 2018 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Danica Roberts of Kennesaw State University on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Fall 2018 semester.
Nice work Danica!
Spring 2018 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Albert A. of Columbia University on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Spring 2018 semester.
Way to go Albert!
Fall 2017 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Brandon Baum of the University of Colorado on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Fall 2017 semester.
Great work Brandon!
Spring 2017 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Keanu Skinner of the Universal Technical Institute on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Spring 2017 semester.
Great work Keanu!
Fall 2016 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Josh Bowman of Pennsylvania State University on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Fall 2016 semester.
Congrats Josh!
Spring 2016 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Sheila Balu of Cornell University on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Spring 2016 semester. Check out Sheila's winning essay on our blog -
The Future of Green Technologies Great work Sheila!
Fall 2015 Semester Winner
Congratulations to Stephanie Balais of the University of Southern California on winning the ShearComfort Automotive Scholarship for the Fall 2015 semester. Check out Stephanie's winning essay on our blog -
"Smart" Cars are the Smart Way to Go. Way to go Stephanie!