WATDA Foundation Scholarship Program

WATDA Foundation Scholarship Program

Funder: Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association Foundation

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin

Mission: The WATDA Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) branch of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association. The Foundation's mission is to recruit future technicians for dealer members and assist them with tuition, Snap-on Tools, and employment assistance for a rewarding career in the transportation industry.

Program Details

Awards: The WATDA Foundation annually awards 70 to 100 scholarships. Awards are $750 per semester for up to four semesters, totaling up to $3,000, with the possibility of receiving a Snap-on tool set.

Award Timeline: Scholarships are awarded from May to August, with funding beginning with the 2026 fall semester.

Eligible Programs

Scholarships available for students attending Wisconsin Technical Colleges in:

Automotive

Auto Collision

Diesel

Motorcycle

Note: FABCO, Ag and Heavy Equipment are not eligible programs.

Eligibility Requirements

• High school graduates interested in one- or two-year programs, as well as current technical college students in the first year of a two-year program
• Currently working or committed to work in a member dealership
• Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be full-time students attending a Wisconsin Technical College

Application Requirements

• No FAFSA or income information is required
• Incomplete applications will not be considered

Contact Information

Program Director: Emma Singer
Phone: (608) 251-4631
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Foundation of WATDA, 150 East Gilman St. Suite A100, Madison, WI 53703

Additional Information

• The Foundation has awarded over 2,400 scholarships since its establishment
• The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability
• Annual funding from donors: over $700,000 in scholarships annually