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Since 1986, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (first known as the AWDA University Foundation) has provided funding for scholarships and aftermarket education programs.
Since its inception, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has awarded millions of dollars of scholarships. While the foundation has realized consistent growth, it has experienced even greater progress with the formation of committees to address scholarships, grants, marketing and contributions.
News
UAF Welcomes the Cohn Family as Lifetime Trustee
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes the Barry and Brian Cohn Family Foundation as a new Lifetime Trustee. In addition, the Cohn family…
Kathleen Schmatz Levels Up to Gold Lifetime Trustee
Kathleen Schmatz, MAAP has increased her support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF), reaching the Gold Lifetime Trustee level. The Gold Lifetime Trustee…
AARC Ride for the Future Heads to Great Basin National Park and Beyond
The Automotive Aftermarket Riders Club (AARC) 2026 Ride for the Future will head to the Great Basin National Park in Nevada during its three-day motorcycle…
UAF Recognizes Volunteer Scholarship Reviewers
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) recognizes the 133 aftermarket professionals who volunteered to review and evaluate scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year.…
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- UAF Welcomes the Cohn Family as Lifetime Trustee September 23, 2026
- Kathleen Schmatz Levels Up to Gold Lifetime Trustee September 14, 2026
- AARC Ride for the Future Heads to Great Basin National Park and Beyond September 10, 2026
- UAF Recognizes Volunteer Scholarship Reviewers July 21, 2026
- MiX, YANG, UAF Award ‘Fuel the Future’ Scholarship July 10, 2026
- The McCarthy Family Supports UAF as Lifetime Trustee & Establish Ralph McCabe & Dominic Molfese Memorial Scholarship July 8, 2026
- AWDA Supports UAF 40th Anniversary as Ultimate Ruby Celebration Host June 16, 2026
- TIA Thanks Michelin North America for Supporting Tire Industry Scholarship Program June 2, 2026
- CAWA Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners May 28, 2026
- University of the Aftermarket Foundation Welcomes FedPro–Tub O’ Towels/Free All as Lifetime Trustee April 28, 2026
Roger McCollum, MAAP, Chairman, University of the Aftermarket Foundation