Scholarship Fundraiser to Return to AAPEX in November
Visitors can support Northwood University students by creating custom plates at the MEYLE exhibit from Nov. 3-5.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Scholarships
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Students at Northwood University will gain industry networking and financial support during an upcoming scholarship fundraiser at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in Las Vegas. From Nov. 3-5, 2026, the company MEYLE will host the event to benefit future automotive professionals.
Why it matters
The fundraiser bridges the gap between classroom education and the automotive workforce by providing direct financial aid and networking opportunities for students. It continues a partnership that recently honored its first scholarship recipient.
The 2025 effort raised a total of $14,171 for Northwood University, combining $9,171 in donations with a $5,000 matching contribution from MEYLE. The organization has not yet set a specific dollar goal for this November.
The players
MEYLE
The automotive parts manufacturer hosting the scholarship fundraiser.
Northwood University
The institution receiving scholarship funds to support its students.
Quinn Balcam
The first student recipient of the MEYLE scholarship.
The details
At the MEYLE exhibit, visitors can create custom German-style license plates in exchange for donations that support Northwood University scholarships. Students from the university will work directly alongside company representatives during the expo to network with industry professionals. This initiative follows the 2025 inaugural event that successfully established the program's initial funding model.
Timeline
The fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 3-5, 2026.
MEYLE held its first scholarship fundraiser at AAPEX in 2025.
Quinn Balcam was named as the program's first scholarship recipient in 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This fundraiser marks the return of an initiative first launched at the 2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. It builds on the precedent set by the initial campaign that secured over $14,000 for university scholarship programs.
Attendees of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo can participate by visiting the MEYLE exhibit between Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. Donations made at the booth go directly toward financial aid for students studying for careers in the automotive industry.
The takeaway
Visitors to the trade show can support student development by participating in the license plate fundraising drive. Watch the MEYLE exhibit floor during the expo for opportunities to meet the scholarship recipients and students attending this year.
Further reading
Learn more about local educational funding and industry programs in Las Vegas Scholarships.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AftermarketNews.
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