Kumho Donates to TIA Scholarship

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has pledged $25,000 in support of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Tire Industry Scholarship program.

Kumho has committed $5,000 per year for the next five years to the program, which TIA created in partnership with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).

The TIA Tire Industry Scholarship program awards $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing higher education or trade programs related to the tire and automotive service industry. Administered through the UAF, the program is designed to strengthen the industry pipeline by supporting education.

"Our five-year pledge to the TIA Scholarship program reflects Kumho's broader commitment to developing and supporting the next generation of tire industry professionals,” says Kumho CEO Ed Cho. “We are proud to invest in education and help provide greater opportunities for the future workforce who will shape our industry.”

"Kumho Tire U.S.A.’s generous commitment is a powerful investment in the future of our industry,” says TIA CEO Dick Gust. “By supporting the Tire Industry Scholarship program, they are helping to build a stronger, more skilled workforce and opening doors for the next generation of industry professionals.”

To learn more about the Tire Industry Scholarship program, visit https://automotivescholarships.com/scholarships/the-tire-industry-association.