In 2004, the AYES manufacturing partners, in recognition of the vision, commitment and dedication of the founder of Automotive Youth Educational Systems, established the John F. Smith, Jr. (JFS) Scholarship Award.
AYES manufacturing partners each commit $5,000 annually to the JFS Scholarship Award fund for deserving AYES students wishing to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities.
Deserving students must emulate the vision of Mr. Smith, including “the right aptitude and good work ethic.”
JFS Scholarship Overview
The JFS Scholarship award was established to support continuing automotive education for Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) students in an approved post-secondary or related program at a college or university.
Each school year, AYES students that meet all AYES program requirements will be eligible to apply for a two-year scholarship in the amount of $5,000, and one JFS Scholarship will be awarded per participating AYES OEM partner.
Approved postsecondary programs may consist of:
- A NATEF accredited two-year automotive program at a college or university
- An AYES OEM partner post-secondary education or pre-entrance post-secondary program as applicable.
More Information
The application window for the 2012 JFS Scholarship is now closed. AYES will begin accepting applications for the 2013 award on December 1, 2012.