I-5 Cars Senior Scholarship

The I-5 Cars wants to support local graduating seniors pursuing career path options that can be achieved without requiring a 2-year or 4-year college degree. These careers can be very rewarding AND profitable. Many of these career paths are also in great demand in our country and I-5 Cars wants to do our part in helping a local student achieve this for themselves.

Eligible programs include:

  • Automotive Technology
  • Diesel Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Commercial Driving
  • Welding Technology
  • Police / Fire Academy
  • Lineman

Scholarship Application Requirements:

  1. Plan to be enrolled in an eligible Technical College/Program in the Fall of 2026.
  2. Provide two Letters of Recommendation from a teacher or a boss.
  3. Make a video- Tell us about yourself and why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship.

Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/OFlkyG8rL1qqv5gzBQfN

NOTICE Selected recipients of the I-5 Cars Scholarship have the possibility of being featured in future marketing and promotional material. By uploading your video below, you agree to allow the I-5 Cars  the executive right to use your likeness in any way necessary.

  1. Written essay or include in video: Why you chose this education path and why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship.
  2. Provide official high school transcript.
  3. Resume: One-page outline of high school achievements, work and/or volunteer experience, activities, awards.
  4. Provide the estimated cost breakdown of your program.

Guidelines:

  • Selection of recipients will be done by the I-5 Cars Scholarship Committee.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to the recipient on the school’s scholarship night.
  • The Scholarships are not renewable and must be used during the school year immediately following graduation unless an exception is formally approved from special circumstances by the Scholarship Committee.
  • Scholarship checks will be made out to the recipient and the school/training center where the recipient will be enrolled. It is the recipient’s responsibility to notify I-5 Cars of their school/training center.

 

Application deadline: May 1, 2026

Deliver application to I-5 Cars , 1950 NW Louisiana Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532

Questions: Contact Melissa Ryan at melissaryan@i-5cars.com or (360) 740-9300