Mercedes-Benz Drive Your Future Scholarships
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the names of 62 college-bound teenagers who will join the ranks of nearly 1,000 other students nationwide as recipients of Mercedes-Benz ’s DRIVE YOUR FUTURE scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students who are the first in their families to attend college and who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a commitment to helping others.
In the competitive application process, nearly 5,000 students nationwide applied for scholarships, 62 of whom were selected based on academic performance, leadership, involvement in school and community activities and financial need. Each of the college-bound graduating high school seniors will receive a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year over 4 years) to help offset rising college tuition costs.
This year Mercedes-Benz USA, with support from its dealers nationwide, will provide $620,000 in scholarship funding, raising the total amount granted since the program’s launch in 2004 to $3.5 million to nearly 1,000 ambitious college-bound students. All of the DRIVE YOUR FUTURE award recipients are the first generation in their families to pursue a college education and many have overcome personal hardships due to underprivileged backgrounds.
NOTE: The post about the scholarship program is from 2007!
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE PROGRAM WAS PUT ON HOLD AND/OR DISCONTINUED.
But, who knows, they may still support the program in the future so contact MBUSA to inquire:
1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)
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steven blodgett said,
Wrote on July 17, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
The link does not go anywhere. How can I find out info about the scholarship for 2008-09?
EDITOR’S NOTE: THE LINK WAS REMOVED GIVEN IT IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED – THE PAGE/PROGRAM WAS REMOVED FROM THE MB WEBSITE FYI.
Greg Magnus said,
Wrote on July 17, 2008 @ 2:17 pm
MBUSA likely took down the “Drivefuture” page and redirected the link to their site map. You’ll need to contact MBUSA directly – http://www.mbusa.com – to inquire about their scholarship programs. I don’t know if they discontinued this program and/or replaced it with another one.
Also, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Educational Foundation offers a scholarship. Visit http://www.mbcaef.org and contact one of the board members for more info.
amanda said,
Wrote on January 23, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
Where is the link to the scholarship application? Please could I have the link? Also is the deadline for this scholarship over?
Greg Magnus said,
Wrote on January 23, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
Amanda,
The post about the scholarship program is from 2007! But, who knows, they may still support the program so contact MBUSA to inquire:
1-800-FOR-MERCEDES
(1-800-367-6372)
The MBUSA website is here.
imani said,
Wrote on December 12, 2009 @ 8:47 am
i need info for 2009 scholarship.the website dont take you any where
Greg Magnus said,
Wrote on December 12, 2009 @ 9:14 am
NOTE: The post about the scholarship program is from 2007!
But, who knows, they may still support the program so contact MBUSA to inquire:
1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)
kinyonna youngblood said,
Wrote on February 6, 2010 @ 10:19 pm
I need information on how to apply for 2009-2010. thanks
Jessica Byerley said,
Wrote on September 8, 2010 @ 3:40 pm
I just talked to a MB customer service rep. and he said the scholarship program has been put on hiatus due to the economy.