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Studebaker National Foundation Scholarship Grant

Studebaker National Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Criteria:
  • Applicants should be pursuing automotive fields of study, including but not limited to: preservation, restoration, auto body, maintenance/repair, design, automotive history, etc. or pursuing higher education and preserving the Studebaker legacy by being actively involved in Studebakers as a…
  • Applicants from previous years may reapply.
  • Scholarship applicants must have obtained at least an equivalent of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent for the year preceding the request for scholarship assistance.

Overview

The Studebaker National Foundation Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in automotive studies. With over $20,000 awarded for technical and trade education in auto restoration, this scholarship encourages applicants to maintain the legacy of Studebaker. Eligible candidates include those studying automotive fields or those engaged with Studebaker as hobbyists. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, and preference is given to members of Studebaker clubs or their relatives. Reapplications from previous recipients are allowed.

The purpose of the Studebaker National Foundation as a non-profit public benefit corporation, is to raise money and provide funds, vehicles and information for various charitable and educational purposes that are related to all aspects of Studebaker.
The Studebaker National Foundation is fulfilling its mission of preserving the past and supporting the future in a number of tangible ways, including scholarships.
The SNF has awarded over $20,000 in scholarships for auto restoration trade and technical schools.

Eligibility

Criteria:
Applicants should be pursuing automotive fields of study, including but not limited to: preservation, restoration, auto body, maintenance/repair, design, automotive history, etc. or pursuing higher education and preserving the Studebaker legacy by being actively involved in Studebakers as a hobbyist.Applicants from previous years may reapply. Scholarship applicants must have obtained at least an equivalent of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent for the year preceding the request for scholarship assistance.
Recipeints must use the scholarship for the present or following school year. The award cannot be deferred.

What Studebaker National Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026

Grants in 2026
5
Total given
$11K
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$2,000–$2,500
  • By dollars: Kansas 38%, Indiana 24%, Oregon 19%. Top recipient cities: South Bend, IN; Corvallis, OR; Avondale, AZ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Studebaker National Museum · South Bend, IN

    Fund museum internship positions

    $2,500

  • Oregon State Univ FBO Afroeber · Corvallis, OR

    Preservation of studebaker heritage

    $2,000

  • Universal Tech Instfbo Perri West · Avondale, AZ

    Preservation of studebaker heritage

    $2,000

  • Pittsburg State Univ FBO E Weiser · Pittsburg, KS

    Preservation of studebaker heritage

    $2,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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