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Andrew Steele Receives NHADA Foundation and Ford Asset Scholarships

Written by Kate Amrol | Jul 27, 2022 12:30:00 PM

SALEM, NH Andrew Steele is going into his second year at Manchester Community College. Andrew has been awarded an NHADA Foundation Automotive Technology Scholarship, as well as a Ford ASSET scholarship made possible by Chris Lane of McFarland Ford. Chris Lane was the lucky winner of our 2022 Big Raffle winnings, which he graciously donated to fund scholarships for Ford Asset students like Andrew. Andrew is very grateful for the education and opportunities these scholarships will open up in his future. 

Salem Ford General Manager Armando Rodriguez, Kate Amrol, NHADA Foundation & Ford ASSET scholarship winner Andrew Steele, Chris Lane, owner of McFarland Ford, and Erin Powers, Ford Motor Company.

The NHADA Foundation, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA), awards scholarships to students who will attend an Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Diesel Heavy Equipment, Motorcycle Repair, and Powersports program at one of the following New Hampshire community colleges:

About the NHADA Foundation

The NHADA Foundation works to strengthen the level of automotive technology education in New Hampshire by providing a link between the dealer community and local high school automotive programs. This partnership facilitates scholarship programs, tool and equipment donations, job shadowing, and part-time and full-time work opportunities. In addition, the NHADA Foundation assists high school Automotive Technology programs in achieving ASE accreditation to maintain national industry standards.

The NHADA Foundation Mission is to improve members' productivity, profit, and professionalism through a better-educated and well-trained workforce. Over the years, the NHADA Foundation has forged strong partnerships between the retail motor vehicle industry, the state's educational institutions, and motor vehicle manufacturers.

Learn more about the NHADA Foundation.