The Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship Fund announced the first recipients of the Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship recognizing academic promise, technical aptitude, and dedication to advancing the automotive and transportation industries.
2025 Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The 2025 scholarship recipients are:
- Avery Moore, Jefferson, Texas
- Allison Prentice, Eldorado, Illinois
Learn more about the winners.
“It is an honor to recognize these two outstanding students as the first recipients of the Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship,” said David Stevens, board member of the scholarship fund and managing director of TRIB. “Marvin devoted his career to elevating standards, education, and professionalism within the tire retread industry. These awardees embody the same drive for excellence and commitment to craftsmanship that defined his legacy.”
About the Scholarship Fund
TRIB created the scholarship program to support students pursuing education or training in automotive, tire, and transportation-related fields. The fund provides financial assistance for studies connected to tire retread and repair, tire maintenance, and other transportation trades.
Throughout his career, Marvin Bozarth offered leadership and technical expertise that shaped the tire retreading and repair industry. His work at the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and TRIB advanced training, safety, and best practices for technicians, TRIB said.
Bozarth’s dedication to education and craftsmanship left a lasting mark on the industry, inspiring the creation of this scholarship to carry forward his values.
Selection and Future Outlook
The selection committee evaluated applicants based on academic performance, passion for the field, and commitment to long-term career growth within the industry.
As support for the fund grows, TRIB plans to expand both the number and value of future awards.
