Two UNOH Students Win SEMA Scholarships

Posted on Friday, August 28, 2026

The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to recognize 2 current students as recipients of the 2026 SEMA Memorial Scholarship! 

In total, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $100,000 to 50 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies.

"We were impressed by the knowledge and passion for the industry that shined through the applications of this year's winners," said SEMA Project Manager of Recognition Programs Joe Escobar. "By selecting 50 winners, we are supporting 50 careers that will have a positive impact on the future of the automotive aftermarket, and we couldn't be prouder of the people we've selected to chart the course." 

More than $3 million has been awarded to deserving students since the program's establishment in 1984. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program are dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators by helping them get off to a successful start in their education and automotive aftermarket careers.

Online applications for next year's awards will open on January 1, 2027, at www.sema.org/scholarships

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners from UNOH are:

• Camden Rassel – Automotive/High Performance Technology – Woonsocket, SD
• Cole Paradis – Automotive Technology – Southbridge, MD

Congratulations to those students and good luck to the future Racers who apply!

Category: Applied Technologies

Keywords: SEMA, Scholarship