The URG Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2014. It is dedicated to those individuals who gave their talent, their time and very often their own finances to ensure the growth and success of the automotive recycling industry. As a result of their vision and efforts, United Recyclers Group was formed. Since its beginning in 1995, United Recyclers Group has flourished under the leadership of its past and current voluntary Board of Managers. URG’s commitment to its members has remained constant. Created by Auto Recyclers for Recyclers, URG remains focused in the areas of education, business acumen, and most importantly, supporting the automotive recycler in their efforts to provide superior service and exceptional products to the repair industry.

Thank you for your interest in the URG Scholarship Foundation Award. For your application to be complete, it will be necessary to provide the requested information in addition to your online submission. Funding is restricted, therefore only a limited number of scholarships are available. The applicant will be firmly held to the grade point average criteria and submission deadline. Qualified candidates may reapply annually for a maximum of 4 awards. If selected, proof of full-time enrollment in a secondary learning institution will be required.

APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Be either a full-time employee of a Licensed Automotive Dismantler, employed at least 1 year or a child of an employee of a Licensed Automotive Dismantler, employed at least 1 year, whose business organization (Owner) is a member of URG in good standing.  Owners, their children and grandchildren, and those owning over $100,000 of stock in the employing firm are not eligible.  

2.  Be enrolled in a post-high school program at a college or university, taking a minimum of 6 credit hours or equivalent if a full-time employee, or taking a minimum of 12 credit hours or equivalent if a full-time student for the fall semester of this year.

3.  Have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA, or the equivalent, in their previous educational program.

 All applicants are subject to approval by the sole discretion of the URG Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.

 APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH THEIR APPLICATION:

1.  Transcripts of academic record from high school, college, university, or other institution.  The transcript must include grades for the preceding fall and spring terms. If the institution does not use a 4.0 grading system, an explanation of the system must accompany the transcript.  It does not need to be an official transcript.

2.  Letter of verification from the URG member company. This letter should be on company letterhead signed by the owner, stating that the applicant or the parent of the applicant is currently employed for at least 1 year and in good standing with the employer.

3.  Completed Certification Form must be hand-signed by the employed parent or the applicant employee.  There are separate forms for each.  Please make sure you are selecting the correct one.  Submit only one form with your application.

4.  Letter of Recommendation from a mentor, teacher, or employer that supports you.

Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025.  Questions: admin.scholarship@u-r-g.com