SMP Awards $50K in Scholarships

Oct. 22, 2021

10 students were awarded scholarships through three individual scholarship programs.

Oct. 22, 2021—Standard Motor Products has announced the recipients of its 2021 Scholarship Program. 

According to a press release, 10 students were awarded scholarships through three individual scholarship programs—the Intermotor "Import Leader," Blue Streak "Better Then, Better Now," and SMP "Women in Auto Care" Scholarship. Each has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship.

"SMP is proud to support our future technicians. To be successful as a leader in the Auto Care industry, we believe it’s important to provide training for current technicians and offer opportunities such as the SMP scholarships, to the next generation of automotive technicians. I can say with confidence that the Auto Care industry is in good hands. Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks all students who participated,” SMP Vice President of Engine Management Marketing John Herc said in a statement. 

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