Scholarships

Back to the Bricks® GIVES BACK to the community we love!

 

Back to the Bricks® awards a total of $10,000 in post-secondary scholarships each year. The Scholarship Program provides assistance to high school seniors in Flint and Genesee County who are pursuing post-secondary study/training at a college or technical school in auto-body repair/painting, automotive design, auto mechanics, electrical/manufacturing/mechanical engineering, robotics, sales and marketing, software development for automotive applications, welding, or a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) related program.

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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES:

  1. All applications must be towards attending a post-secondary accredited school.
  2. Preference is given to applicants attending a local college, university, technical school or institution, but not required.
  3. Students in Flint and Genesee County already enrolled into a post-secondary program may apply but must be in good academic standing with the school they are currently enrolled in.
  4. All applicants shall include an essay from 200-500 words on why they should be granted a scholarship. We encourage each applicant to include a personal accounting as to how the automotive industry or hobby has impacted their lives.
  5. Scholarships will be on a ‘one-time’ basis.
  6. If available, each application should include a family personal financial statement (FASFA).
  7. Include at least one letter of recommendation with your application.
  8. Each application shall include a transcript of grades (11th and 12th grades for high school applicants and for those already enrolled into a post-secondary school a current transcript of their grades).
  9. The scholarship may be used for tuition and fees.
Notice detailing scholarship opportunities for 2023-2024 for students.
A blank student information and checklist form for school activities.
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APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN!
Must be postmarked and mailed by: Friday, March 20, 2026
Postmarked or via email (ambertaylor@backtothebricks.org)
Mailing Address:
Back to the Bricks® Scholarship
P.O. Box 500
Flint, MI 48501

2025 Winners

Graduate scholarship recipient Brady H. in a casual outdoor portrait.
2025 scholarship recipient Caden Pr highlights academic and athletic excellence.
2025 scholarship recipient Dylan Pamp graduates from Fenton High with a mechanical engineering major.
2025 scholarship recipient Jordan Dudley from Hill-McCloy High School.
Scholarship recipient Ryan Daniel recognized for academic and athletic achievements in engineering.

2024 Winners

2024 scholarship recipient Aerika Ann recognized for academic achievements.
Portrait of Andrew Van, 2024 scholarship recipient in welding.
Brayden Forte awarded 2024 scholarship for automotive technology.
2024 scholarship recipient Evan Pampalon in a university jacket outdoors.
Graduate Matthew Tan, 2024 scholarship recipient in Mechanical Engineering.

2023 Winners

Announcement of Hannah Crow as a 2023 scholarship recipient at Grand Valley State University.
Portrait of Michael H., 2023 scholarship recipient at Lake Fenton High School.
2023 scholarship recipient Lucas Sander with academic focus in electrical engineering.
2023 scholarship recipient Peyton Spoor from Davison High awarded for mechanical engineering.
2023 scholarship recipient Nathan Quin with his dog.

2022 Winners

Scholarship recipient Adam Dick from Fenton High School recognized for excellence.
Announcement of 2022 scholarship recipient Alex Wicklund from Carman-Ainsworth High School.
Portrait of Hannah B., 2022 scholarship recipient from Flushing High School.
Announcement of Michael Osterman as 2022 scholarship recipient in Mechanical Engineering.
2022 scholarship recipient Nathan Nies from Saginaw Valley State University.

2021 Winners

2021 scholarship recipient Bryan Jacob Bu awarded for mechanical engineering.
Announcement of 2021 scholarship recipient Breanne Da from High School and College info.
2021 scholarship recipient Paige R. Duke from High School and College of Robotics Engineering.
2021 scholarship recipient announcement for Trenton D. K.
Scholarship recipient announcement for Drake Thomas, Bentley senior.

2020 Winners 

2020 scholarship recipient William B. recognized for achievements in mechanical engineering.
Scholarship recipient announcement for Kaleb McGlaughlin in Mechanical Engineering.
Scholarship recipient Jackson C. recognized for engineering excellence.
Portrait of Ian Wickliffe, 2020 scholarship recipient in mechanical engineering.
2020 scholarship recipient Ahmad Wi with academic details.
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