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HADA awards $375,000 in Scholarships to Houston Students
HOUSTON (August 22, 2016) – The Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA) issued $375,000 in scholarships to 126 deserving college students this week, providing financial support to Houston area dealership employees, their dependents and students enrolled in Automotive Youth Educational Systems.
Two students whose parents work at Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land received $3,000 scholarships to attend college. Both Hanna Kirby and Hunter Kolon will enter their first year of university in Dallas this fall.
Kirby will attend the University of Texas-Dallas to study accounting. She also plans to play lacrosse and rush for a sorority her first year.
“My older sister is also at UT Dallas, so this scholarship greatly helps my parents in covering both our tuitions at the same time,” said Kirby. “Thanks to this scholarship, I’m excited to be studying with her instead of having to attend a junior college before a major university.”
Hunter will attend Southern Methodist University this fall studying human rights and pre-law.
“I’m excited to receive a scholarship that will ease the financial burden of college,” said Hunter. “I’m now prepared and as ready as I’ll ever be to study and work toward by educational goals.”
Hunter also has her own non-profit called Lord of the Streets helping homeless and poverty stricken communities in Houston and the Dominican Republic. During college she plans to seek ways to expand her service to Dallas and Kenya.
Hannah Kirby and Hunter Kolon“HADA is dedicated to assisting dealer employees and their dependents in furthering their education,” said Wyatt Wainwright, president of HADA. “It’s exciting to see these students put their scholarships to use by studying at universities and colleges across the nation and in industries from everything from automotive and healthcare to engineering and business.”
“HADA is dedicated to assisting dealer employees and their dependents in furthering their education,” said Wyatt Wainwright, president of HADA. “It’s exciting to see these students put their scholarships to use by studying at universities and colleges across the nation and in industries from everything from automotive and healthcare to engineering and business.”
The HADA sponsored scholarship program is in its 13th year. In the spring of each year, prospective applicants are screened and selected by a special committee based on financial need, community engagement and academic excellence. In 2015, HADA awarded 125 $3,000 scholarships to dealership employees, dependents of employees and AYES students.
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About the Houston Automobile Dealers Association:
Comprised of approximately 175 franchised new car and truck dealers, employing over 30,000 people in the Houston area alone, HADA is proud to serve as the local backbone for Houston’s automotive industry. HADA supports a robust scholarships program for dealership employees, their dependents and AYES students, produces the Houston Auto Show and provides trucks for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s Motorist Assistance Program. HADA is an active association offering its members a variety of services to assist them in conducting good business and maintaining a quality community image.