Scholarship Foundation
Investing in the Future of Automotive RecyclingAt URG, we believe in more than just business success - we believe in investing in people.
The URG Scholarship Foundation was established in 2014 to support the families of auto recyclers by providing financial assistance for higher education and technical training.
Each year, scholarships are awarded to employees of URG Member businesses and their children, helping them pursue four-year college degrees, trade certifications, and technical education. By doing this, URG continues to uphold its mission of supporting the industry, strengthening families, and fostering the next generation of leaders in automotive recycling.
Why This Matters:
- Supporting Recycler Families – Helping industry employees and their children achieve their education goals.
- Strengthening the Industry – Investing in future talent for the automotive recycling community.
- Continuing a Legacy – Honoring those who have dedicated their lives to the success of this industry.
Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements
Application ProcessScholarship applications open each January for the upcoming fall semester, and award recipients are announced at the URG Annual Training Conference. Note: Owners, their relatives, and those owning over $100,000 of stock in the employing yard are not eligible.
4-Year College Scholarships
- Must be an employee, or child of an employee, at a URG Member business for at least one year.
- Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (full-time student) or 6 hours (full-time employee).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
- Must be attending college in the fall semester of the current year.
- Eligible to receive the scholarship up to four times.
Trade, Technical, or Vocational School Scholarships
- Must be an employee, or child of an employee, at a URG Member business for at least one year.
- Must be enrolled in a recognized trade, technical, or vocational program.
- Must be attending school in the fall semester of the current year.
- Eligible to receive the scholarship up to two times.
2025 Award Recipients
Abby Allen
$3,000
RTP - Grassy Auto
4 Year College
Anna Steinbeck
$3,500
Stoystown Auto
4 Year College
Cassie Turner
$2,000
AAA Auto Parts
4 Year College
Abigail Chumbley
$2,500
AAA Auto Parts
4 Year College
Dru Horan
$5,500
Morris Rose Auto
4 Year College
Hailey Rentz
$6,500
RTP - Mullins Auto
4 Year College
Jayden Blackmon
$1,500
Grimes Truck & Auto
4 Year College
Maura Lilies
$6,000
Butler's Auto
4 Year College
Morgan Crusoe
$5,500
Automotive Parts Solutions
Trade/Technical
Olivia Owens
$5,000
Fenix SE Gainesville
4 Year College
Wesley Haynes Butler
$4,500
Fenix Butler Auto
Trade/Technical
Wyatt Bacon
$4,500
Reliable Auto
4 Year College
Katelyn Pargeon
$6,500
Yancey Auto
Trade/Technical
Wagner Dickson
$3,500
Nordstrom's Auto
Trade/Technical
2024 Award Recipients
OLIVIA OWENS
$6,500
Fenix Gainesville
4 Year College
KATELYN PARGEON
$6,500
Yancey Auto Parts
Trade/Technical College
JACOB STEINBECK
$6,000
Stoystown Auto Wreckers
4 Year College
MAURA LILES
$5,500
Butler Auto Recycling
4 Year College
ANNA LYNN STEINBECK
1st PLACE
Stoystown Auto Wreckers
Daughter of Cheryl & James
SYDNEY DIMARZIO
$4,500
Linder's Inc.
Trade/Technical College
ABIGAIL CHUMBLEY
$3,500
AAA Auto Parts
4 Year College
CLAIRE CHUMBLEY
$3,000
AAA Auto Parts
4 Year College
HAILEY RENTZ
$2,500
Mullins Auto Parts
4 Year College
CHLOE MCKINNEY
$2,000
AAA Auto Parts
4 Year College
MATTHEW WOODY
$1,500
Wayne Auto Salvage
4 Year College
How You Can Help – Make a Difference Today
Support the URG Scholarship Foundation and help empower the next generation of recyclers and industry professionals. Your contribution can change a life and strengthen the future of automotive recycling.
WAYS TO GIVE
Make a tax-deductible donation to the URG Scholarship Program:
Mail a check: made out to URG Scholarship Foundation, 5353 Williams Drive, Suite 105, Georgetown, TX 78633
Donate Online: Make a secure contribution.
Your generosity will be acknowledged each year at the URG Annual Training Conference.
Together, we are investing in the future of auto recycling – one scholarship at a time.
