The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is the voice and resource that leads innovation in Canada’s auto care sector. With thousands of members from coast to coast, our vision, research, training programs, and advocacy support Canada’s collision and mechanical sectors. Our best practices for the auto care industry help our members keep Canada’s fleet of almost 26.6. million vehicles on the road.

Our charitable arm, AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (H5s4Ks), established in 2005, is committed to creating brighter futures for Canadian children and youth by giving them the tools, opportunities, and support they need. Through scholarships, we are not only investing in the future of Canada’s communities, but we are also strengthening the auto care industry that drives our work.

The Arthur Paulin Automotive Scholarship Award honours AIA Canada leader and mentor Arthur Paulin, recognizing his legacy of innovation, leadership, and dedication to education in the auto care industry.

Created to honour Arthur Paulin’s legacy of leadership and commitment to education, the scholarship was established by AIA Canada members and is open to students enrolled in automotive-related programs at Canadian colleges or universities.

The application period for this annual scholarship runs from June 30 to September 30 of each year. Eligible fields include automotive apprenticeship, auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).