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Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31. Applicants can apply online. Interested applicants must be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket by attending a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision or heavy-duty technician training program.

Following the passing of William Clay Ford last week, the Ford Co. Fund has announced it will award $1 million in automotive design scholarships during the next 20 years to commemorate the late William Clay Ford’s contributions to the design legacy of Ford Motor Company.

At the Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 33rd Annual Shareholders’ and Manufacturers Conference this week, the 2014 award recipients were announced.

The registration brochure for the 2014 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), “Connected,” is now available at the organization’s website. GAAS 2014 will take place May 20-21 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual business meeting March 6 at the Sheraton Overland Park near Kansas City, Kan. The event included an open meeting of the board of directors, a swearing-in ceremony of the new board, and a reception for ASA members in attendance immediately following the meeting.

With April’s National Car Care Month just around the corner, the Car Care Council is partnering with Google on a free webinar for auto care industry organizations titled, “Spring into Maintenance.”

Leaders of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) last week joined representatives from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance) to announce an exciting new addition to the upcoming NACE/CARS 2014 shows sponsored by ASA. The announcement was made at ASA-Midwest’s Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo event in suburban Kansas City.

The Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Educational Foundation (AAASEF) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the AAAS Educational Foundation Scholarships through March 31. The Foundation awarded six scholarships last year and hopes to equal or better that number this year.

The state of Minnesota has proposed a ban on lead wheel balance weights for all vehicles within the state, including passenger and commercial vehicles. If passed, Minnesota would become the 7th state to enact a ban on lead wheel balance weights.

Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – is offering technicians the chance to win cash, custom gear, shop cabinets and custom-wrapped go-karts and golf carts from April 1 through May 31.

Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced dozens of additional part numbers, including five ball joints and one sway bar bushing for several popular late-model foreign nameplate applications.

“How to Use Social Media Without Breaking the Bank,” a free attendee webinar slated for 4 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 12 will share proven social media strategies for attendees to use to grow their businesses. The 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.