I-5 Auto Group Senior Scholarship


The I-5 Auto Group 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 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 2025.

  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 Auto Group 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 Auto Group 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 Auto Group 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 Auto Group of their school/training center. 


Application deadline:    May 1, 2025

Deliver application to I-5 Toyota, 1950 NW Louisiana Avenue, Chehalis, WA  98532

Questions: Contact Tonja Vlach at tonjavlach@i-5cars.com or 360-740-9300


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