Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive financial awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000 through the 2011 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application, which is due April 1, 2011, and requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation, is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in an innovative and exciting industry.”

Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria. A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.

Winners will be notified in the summer of 2011. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA's councils and committees are currently being accepted until March 25, 2011. There are 12 council and committee groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members that share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Get started now by using the online nomination form here. The form is quick and easy to complete; no printing or faxing required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

Councils need leaders who understand their markets and have the dedication to implement change. If you have ever identified a business challenge that needs to be addressed, you can bring it to light and rally support through a council group to make a change. Chances are, many of your peers experience similar obstacles.

Here is more information about SEMA's councils and committees and the segments they represent.

For additional information on SEMA councils and committees as well as the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.