Scholarships and Grants
To keep car culture alive for future generations, we want to ensure we financially support those institutions teaching the critical skills needed to keep every vehicle on the road. Therefore, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation provides funding to qualified nonprofits and educational institutions each year through this overarching grant and scholarship initiative. This is in addition to our License to the Future program that funds driver’s education.
It is important to distinguish that the Hagerty Drivers Foundation will not choose the individual scholarship recipients for educational funds but rather provide mutually agreed upon criteria to accredited educational institutions who will select the individual recipients to receive our funds.
For scholarship funding, recipients will be individuals seeking careers within the automotive industry specific to automotive restoration and preservation.
Preference will be given to underrepresented demographics within the automotive industry including those with the most financial need, women, and minorities.
Please note, this grant program is not intended for drivers education. For drivers education grants, please see our License to the Future page.
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation only provides funding for educational scholarships and grants to accredited educational institutions and 501c3 nonprofit organizations. We do not provide direct scholarship funding to individuals currently.
To apply, go to www.driversfoundation.org, and click on the “Educational Grants & Scholarships” tab. During an open application window, click the “Apply for a Grant” button found on the page. You will be directed to an external website to complete your application. The application will ask a number of questions to ensure eligibility and understand more about your educational or nonprofit institution.
We review grants with our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and fund accordingly. For the status of your grant application, please email driversfoundation@hagerty.com or call us at (231) 464-7029.
At this time, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation only provides funding for educational scholarships and grants to accredited educational institutions and 501c3 nonprofit organizations. We do not provide direct scholarship funding to individuals currently.
The Hagerty Drivers Foundation will provide funding to educational institutions and 501c3 organizations that provide training, career development opportunities, or scholarships for individuals seeking careers within the automotive industry specific to automotive restoration and preservation.
If you need help with your application, you can email driversfoundation@hagerty.com or call (231) 464-7029
We believe building the next generation of enthusiasts takes a multi-faceted approach that includes supporting future craftsmen and the institutions that offer critical skills needed to succeed.
Please consider donating to the Hagerty Drivers Foundation to help us fund more opportunities for the next generation of car enthusiasts and craftsmen. We can’t do this alone. Your help ensures America’s automotive heritage is celebrated, protected, and preserved for future generations, in perpetuity.
No, this grant program is not intended for individuals to receive drivers education training. For financial assistance with drivers education, please see our License to the Future page.