SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 9, 2026 – Mitchell 1 is reminding high school seniors and college students in the U.S. and Canada who are interested in pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket to submit applications for the annual Automotive Technology Scholarship through the Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website by March 31.
The recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a $500 check and roundtrip airfare and accommodations for the winner and a guest to attend the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference to be held June 15-18 in Sacramento, California.
“With the deadline quickly approaching, we encourage students to complete their applications for a chance to win the 2026 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship,” said Cami Hermann, director of marketing at Mitchell 1. “This is an excellent opportunity for a student to support their future in automotive technology – apply today.”
To be eligible for the Mitchell 1 scholarship, applicants must be current students majoring in automotive technology or auto shop repair coursework and meet the following criteria:
- Nomination from his or her NACAT instructor
- Minimum overall 3.0 grade point average
- Planning to attend, or currently enrolled in, an accredited college or university
- U.S. or Canadian citizen
By completing a single online application, students will also be considered for multiple scholarships for which they are eligible. The streamlined website allows applicants to view the details of all scholarships available and continue to update their application until the March 31 deadline.
For more information, visit mitchell1.com, call (888) 724-6742, or locate an independent sales consultant at www.mitchell1.com/my-rep.
About Mitchell 1:
As a member of the Snap-on® Total Shop Solutions brand family, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for more than 100 years. Mitchell 1 offers a complete line of integrated repair software and services, including vehicle repair information, business management and shop marketing services, to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. For more information, visit the company’s website at mitchell1.com.
Media Inquiries:
Janet Dayton
Marketing Communications, Mitchell 1
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