Autel U.S. named five recipients of its first Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships. The $25,000 program, part of Autel Cares, recognizes students pursuing careers in automotive repair and service.
Each recipient will receive $5,000 to support education and training.
Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships Recipients
- Cristian “Brady” Martins, of Parker, Colo., attending McPherson College, Kan. — pursuing a bachelor of science in automotive restoration technology
- Carter Kitts, of Zelienople, Pa., attending Rosedale Technical College, Pa. — studying automotive technology and auto body and collision repair
- Mason Kleinfelder, of Homewood, Ill., attending Southern Illinois University—Carbondale, Ill. — pursuing a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology
- Isabella McDonald, of Savage, Pa., attending Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania — studying automotive and mechanical repair technologies
- Rafael Luna, of Lewisville, Texas, attending Collin College, Texas — pursuing an associate of applied science in collision repair technology
The recipients represent students from multiple service and repair disciplines, including mechanical repair, restoration and collision repair technology.
“These remarkable students represent the best of what’s ahead for our industry,” said Chloe Hung, CEO of Autel U.S. “Through their stories, we see not only technical skill but also the curiosity, perseverance, and pride that define great technicians. Supporting their education through the Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarships is an investment in the next generation of automotive excellence—an investment Autel is proud to make. We look forward to following all the good work these young people will achieve in the industry and in their communities.”
Autel Cares Initiative
Launched this summer, Autel Cares reflects the company’s stated commitment to giving back to its community and the industry. Along with the annual scholarships, the initiative includes a partnership with Share Our Strength in support of its No Kid Hungry campaign, dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America, where an estimated 1 in 5 children live with hunger.
Through this effort, Autel is donating $100 for each MaxiSYS Ultra S2 automotive diagnostics tablet sold from September through Dec. 31, 2025, with a maximum donation of $50,000. Autel makes this contribution on behalf of its Ultra S2 tablet purchasers.
The initiative also includes Autel Inspires, a program that will provide free or discounted diagnostic tools and software to underfunded automotive education programs across North America. Autel plans to make an announcement regarding this program next month.
These scholarships support training paths that align with core shop services, including automotive repair, tire maintenance, tire repair, TPMS service, wheel alignment and balancing.
