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Mission Statement


The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund committee oversees fund raising activities to provide academic scholarships to students at various institutions of higher education to enable such students to pursue a college education in the automotive aftermarket industry. 

 

SEMA is ready to help pay the tuition for the future of the industry’s top scholars and dedicated to fostering the next crop of scholars to compete in today’s competitive marketplace by offering scholarships to today’s brightest students attending various universities, colleges, and/or vocational schools in both the United States and Canada. 

In 2008, SEMA awarded scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 to roughly 40% of the approved applicants. Since its inception, in 1984 the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund has helped more than 400 students, cumulating in over $1,000,000 in grants. More...

 

Select Committee Members

RICHARD BARSAMIAN
Advanced Clutch Technology Inc.
Alan Dicker
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Dick Dixon
Cal State University San Bernardino
Dennis Gage
MadStache Inc.
Charlie Henry
Challenger Consulting LLC
Bill Holland
Holland Communications, Inc.
Jeff Jarvis
University of Northwestern Ohio
LEO KAGAN
Bryndana International Ltd.
Greg Parker
Perfect Equipment
Chris Phillips
EXIM Marketing International
Joel Rosenthal
Gantt-Thomas & Associates Inc.
Bernice Sanders
Source Interlink Media
Nathan SHELTON
BandM Racing and Performance Products
Ernie Silvers
Egge Machine Co. Inc.
Anson Tse
eBay Inc.

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Announcements

  • SEMA Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame
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    Jan 25 2012

    SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's growth.

  • SEMA Sets July 13th as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
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    Jan 09 2012

    The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils this year announced July 13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”  The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  SEMA and its councils are again working to secure a Congressional resolution to recognize the day’s significance.  The industry endeavors to preserve our nation’s automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide.  Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

  • Hottest Car, Sport Compact Car, Truck and 4x4-SUV Announced at the 2011 SEMA Show
    Posted on:
    Nov 01 2011

    The vehicles have been tallied and the exhibitors have spoken. The second annual SEMA Award was presented to the Chevrolet Camaro for the Hottest Car, the Fiat 500 for the Hottest Sport Compact Car, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV. The winners were announced this morning at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

  • SEMA Announces New Product Showcase Award Winners
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    Nov 01 2011

    SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, today announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2011 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. This year, nearly 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration.

  • Ford F-Series Named Hottest Truck at the 2011 SEMA Show
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    Nov 01 2011

    The Ford F-Series was named the Hottest Truck at the 2011 SEMA Show making it the second consecutive year to receive SEMA Award which recognizes outstanding vehicles that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorizing and that showcase this year’s coolest products.

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