Each year the Iowa Automotive Recyclers award scholarships to assist IAR Direct member's children, and the children of their employees, with the cost of a post secondary education. Students may apply during any year they attend an accredited institution.
The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
During this economic recession, colleges are cutting back on scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid available to students due to funding cuts to education. That’s why these scholarships are more important than ever. IAR is proud to be able to support the recipients of this year’s scholarships and we invite you to –
Meet Our 2011 Scholarship Recipients!
Erin Snyder. Erin is the daughter of IAR member,Tom Snyder, owner of Snyder’s Auto Body, 1526 E. Washington Street in Clarinda, Iowa. Erin is currently attending the University of Northern Iowa where she is studying Early Childhood Education, with an expected graduation date of spring 2012. In order to help pay for her education Erin works concessions at college events and has two pt positions she works while on school breaks. Upon graduation, Erin wants to remain in Iowa and secure a teaching position in a small town close to her family.
Megan Snyder. Megan is the daughter of IAR member,Tom Snyder, owner of Snyder’s Auto Body, 1526 E. Washington Street in Clarinda, Iowa. Megan is attending Kirkwood Community College and studying Culinary Arts. Megan was a member of the National Honor Society and was involved in community services such as Adopt a Family and Food, Faith, and Fellowship. She was ranked 36 in a class of 102. Good job Megan. She hopes to work in a bakery after graduation and someday run her own bakery in her hometown.
Jessie Benson. Jessie is the daughter of Swift Auto Salvage, Des Moines, Iowa, employee, Roni Benson. Jessie plans to attend University of Northern Iowa and study Political Science or History as preparatory work for her goal of attending law school to study constitutional law. She received Academic Awards in three of four high school years, she coaches soccer and mentors students through school and church activities. We wish Jessie well as she starts her exciting academic career.
Jesse Rayevich. Jesse is the son of Stacy Rayevich, Lyle’s Auto Salvage, Oto, Iowa. Jesse is attending North West Iowa Community College to pursue a degree in welding. He hopes to own a metal fabrication shop one day. Jesse was an Honor Roll student at Maple Valley/Athon-Oto High School who will be self-financing his college education. Way to go Jesse!
Jordan Durbin. Jordan is the daughter of Jerry Durbin, owner of Osage Auto Salvage, Osage, Iowa. Jordan is North Iowa Area Community College is Mason City, Iowa to study Banking, Insurance and Financial Management. She says the experience she gained in the auto salvage business throughout her life has made an impact on her educational goals. Jordan was an Honor Roll student and participated in agricultural and nature activities. Best of luck Jordan.
2010 Scholarship Recipients
Derek Kosters. Lems Auto Recyclers, Doon, Iowa.
Erin Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda, Iowa.
Megan Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda, Iowa.
Brooke Quandt. Quandt Auto Salvage, Carroll, Iowa.
Deidra Nugent. Nugent Auto Sales, Inc., Maquoketa, Iowa.
2009 Scholarship Recipients
Derek Kosters. Lems Auto Recyclers, Doon, Iowa.
Erin Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda, Iowa.
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Up to $5,000.00 will be awarded in scholarships for the fall term (2012). Winners will be informed by mail in May of 2012. All applications must be complete and received by the IAR scholarship committee by midnight, March15, 2012 to be considered. |
IAR Scholarship Committee