WSADA Bright Future Scholarship

As individuals, WSADA franchised new car and truck dealerships actively support education.  The Association is committed to prioritizing student success and supporting the attainment of academic goals. From the launch of the Bright Future Scholarship Program in 2008 through 2025 more than $275,000 has been awarded to 102 students statewide.

WSADA Bright Future Scholarship

Washington’s franchised new car and truck dealers have worked hard to grow their businesses and are great employers who give back to their communities. Together, they provide over 22,000 people with good, family-wage jobs in 70 communities around the state.

A career as a dealership employee and/or automotive technician offers a bright future with outstanding opportunities and benefits. We encourage you to consider employment at a franchised new car and truck dealership as you complete your training and educational programs.

The Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) will award nine (9) $3,000 scholarships to individuals currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Washington State automotive technology program (full list of schools available at www.wsada.org/training-locations).

The 2026 Bright Future Scholarship is open.

Applications may be submitted online at theWashBoard.org or mailed to the College Planning Network.

How to apply:

Applications may be submitted online or mailed to the College Planning Network.

To submit an electronic application, please visit the WashBoard.org website and search for “Franchised New Car and Truck Dealers.”

Please mail a hard copy application to:

WSADA Bright Future Scholarship Program, c/o College Planning Network, 43 Bentley Place, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Applicants will be notified after June 30, 2026, of their application status.

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The Washington State Auto Dealers Association supports franchised new car and truck dealerships by promoting legislation that sustains a healthy franchise system and reduces business and consumer costs.