Southern Automotive Womens Forum Scholarship Program

Name: Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship Program

Award Amount: Varies (multiple awards available, typically several thousand dollars per recipient)

Information And Eligibility:
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) Scholarship Program is a targeted academic award designed to support and advance women pursuing careers in the automotive industry, manufacturing, engineering, business, technology, or related fields. This program was established by the Southern Automotive Women’s Forum — a professional organization committed to the growth, development, and networking of women in the automotive sector — to help remove financial barriers for students who exemplify determination, leadership, and academic ambition.

SAWF scholarships are available to female high school seniors, current undergraduate students, and women returning to college after a break in their education. Eligible applicants are those who plan to enroll or are already enrolled full time in an accredited post-secondary institution, with a preference toward students whose educational path aligns with automotive manufacturing, automotive technology, engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or other disciplines that feed directly into the automotive ecosystem. Because the automotive industry encompasses a wide range of professional opportunities, majors across STEM, business, and applied technical areas are encouraged.

Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievement, personal character, leadership experience, involvement in school or community organizations, and career goals. Given SAWF’s mission to promote women’s roles in industries historically under-represented by women, the scholarship also considers the applicant’s potential to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion within their chosen field. Essays and personal statements that reflect the student’s motivations, professional aspirations, and commitment to future impact in the automotive or manufacturing sectors are important components of a competitive application.

Award funds from the Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship Program may be applied toward education-related expenses, including tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, and required course supplies. For many recipients, this scholarship helps bridge gaps in financial need while recognizing academic and professional promise. Beyond the financial award, scholars gain visibility within an active professional network of automotive women, which can be leveraged for mentorship, internships, and future career opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must identify as female.
• Must be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate student, or woman returning to college.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled full time in an accredited college, university, or technical institution.
• Intended major should ideally align with automotive, manufacturing, engineering, business, or related fields.
• Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and career intent.

Application Requirements:

• Completed SAWF Scholarship Program application form.
• Academic transcript (high school or college, as applicable).
• Personal essay or statement outlining career goals and motivations.
• Letters of recommendation from educators, mentors, or supervisors.
• Résumé or list of relevant activities, work experience, and leadership roles.

Additional Details:

• Multiple awards may be available each scholarship cycle with varying award amounts.
• Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, and other essential educational costs.
• Recipients are recognized within SAWF’s network and may have access to professional development opportunities.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications well before the deadline.

Deadline: March

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