Eligibility
Traditional high school students, non-traditional students, and GM dealership employees, in the US or Canada, pursuing academic degrees in automotive management, business, and technical certification in automotive education are encouraged to apply. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for the 2024 academic year in amounts up to $5,000.
To be considered for a GM Women's Retail Network Drive to Succeed Scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
U.S. Applicants
- Must be female
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED (as of fall 2024)
- Must be able to verify enrollment at the beginning of the 2024 fall term
- Must be a citizen of the United States or have the ability to accept permanent employment in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or non-traditional educational institution that offers formal programs or certifications in automotive retail and/or automotive service; or, currently employed at an automotive dealership and enrolled in an educational institution that offers formal programs or certifications that advance your career within automotive retail.
Canadian Applicants
- Must be female
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to verify enrollment at the beginning of the 2024 fall term
- Must be a Canadian citizen or have the ability to accept permanent employment in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be attending, or planning to attend, Georgian or Centennial College and studying automotive retail and/or automotive service; or, currently employed at an automotive dealership and enrolled at Georgian College’s Automotive Management program or Centennial College’s Automotive Technical program.