Scholarships

GCADA is proud to offer (5) scholarships to our association members for each year.

(5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually to high school seniors, or current/future students attending a 4 year college, community college, or vocational/technical school.  These scholarships are renewable for up to four years. 

Each new scholarship recipient may receive up to $10,000 (annual scholarship renewal documents required).

Who can apply?

Applicants must be a child/ward/grandchild of an employee, or an employee of a dealership member of GCADA. The employee must have been employed within the same dealership organization a minimum of (2) years.

Scholarship Renewal

The scholarship will be maintained through (4) years of college upon annual request as long as:

1.  "C" average is maintained
2. Student is a full-time student (at least 12  credit hours per semester)
3. Parents/guardians/grandparents maintain employment within the same organization, with completed form signed by GM or HR
4. Dealership maintains a membership within GCADA

**Due date for renewals: July 1st

Annual request to continue scholarship should be submitted via email with a copy of grades and course hours for the year. Email can be submitted to brittany@charlotteautoshow.com