Unique scholarship program assists college and vocational students, as well as graduates

DIAMOND BAR, Calif., (April 3, 2008) - The deadline for the 2008 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) is approaching. All applications must be postmarked by April 20, 2008.

For nearly a quarter of a century, the SMSF has been providing financial assistance to students attending colleges, universities and technical programs.

Last year, more than 100 scholarships were awarded and resulted in the $1 million milestone for the program. Individual awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. In addition to scholarships for students currently enrolled in qualified programs, the SMSF provides financial assistance to help qualified professionals pay off existing student loans.

"There are many aspects to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that make it unique," said Tom Myroniak, SEMA VP of Membership and Education. "In addition to students in college, financial assistance may be available to those attending technical or vocational programs, as well as to those who have already graduated." The focus, Myroniak continued, is to assist and attract valuable employees to work in the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

To learn more about the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and obtain an application, visit www.sema.org/scholarship.

About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $36.7 billion specialty automotive industry. The association consists of 7,094 member companies that manufacture, sell, distribute and market products that enhance a vehicle's safety, appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit http://www.sema.org/ and http://www.enjoythedrive.com/.

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