Thad G. Gayman Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Thad G. Gayman Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Thad G. Gayman Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Thad Gayman, a dedicated automotive technician and Northern York High School alumnus who tragically passed away at age 23. Established to support students in automotive technology, this fund emphasizes academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to the field. Extra consideration is given to graduates from Northern York High School. This one-time scholarship aims to empower future automotive professionals in honor of Thad's legacy.

Overview

Thad G. Gayman Memorial Scholarship Fund The Thad G. Gayman Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to memorialize Thad Gayman, an alumni from Northern York High School who passed this life at age 23 on May 17th, 2015 as the result of assisting an individual of domestic violence. Thad also graduated from HACC’s GM-ASEP Program in 2012. Thad worked at Lawrence Chevrolet as a service technician as a requirement of the GM-ASEP Program and continued his employment there until October of 2014. In November, 2014, Thad started working at Alcoa as a Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Lancaster, PA until his sudden passing in May. Thad had an energetic spirit. He thrived on helping others and spending time with his friends. His passion was cars, especially his 2015 Volkswagen GTI and his 1997 Triumph Daytona T595. He also loved snowboarding, playing video games, and hunting and fishing with his dad. Thad loved talking with others and making friends everywhere he went. Thad has touched many lives, and he left a lot of memories with many people. To preserve and celebrate Thad’s memory and perpetuate his love of life, this fund has been established to support students with a scholarship to study as a full-time automotive technician student.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:Graduating seniors from Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry Counties and northern York studying automotive technology and attending a 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade schoolMinimum GPA of 2.5Financial needThis scholarship is a one-time only award.The scholarships are for any student, regardless of citizenship or documentation status, unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria.May I be awarded more than one scholarship?Yes, you can apply to all the scholarships for which you are eligible and can be selected as a recipient for any or all.