The Eric Medlen Automotive Scholarship powered by Castrol SYNTEC awards aspiring auto technicians, ages 16-25, with scholarships to pursue education in the automotive field.
Grand Prize — $10,000
First Prize — $5,000
Second Prize — $2,500
Before April 30, 2010 tell us in 500 words or less why you should win the Eric Medlen Automotive Scholarship powered by Castrol SYNTEC.
To finalize your entry, complete the required form and 500 word essay question.

Limit one entry per person. Winner is determined by a panel of judges and based on the criteria outlined in the Official Rules. Duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning.


- Official Rules

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Why You Should Win The 2010 Eric Medlen Automotive Scholarship? *
JUDGING: All entries will be judged equally on the following criteria. Your essay should cover as many of the criteria listed below as possible.

Passion (50%)
  • Unusual or unique automotive-related activities
  • Participation in automotive-related groups, clubs or organizations
  • Automotive-related honors
  • Creative Projects or ideas that demonstrate love of performance
Uniqueness of Individuals Talent ( 30%)
  • Breadth of automotive skill set
  • Unique projects performed
  • Persistence in overcoming obstacles
  • Ability to diagnose/fix problems
Character and Need (10%)
  • Character and attitude towards accomplishing goals
  • Expressed need by the individual to receive a scholarship
Telephone Interview (10%)

Tell us here in 500 words or less.  

Are you responsible for changing the oil, or purchasing the oil, or making the decision about where the oil is changed in the vehicle you drive most often? (Select one response)


In a typical year, how many times do you change the motor oil in the vehicle you drive most often?



We would like you to think about when you completely change the motor oil in the vehicle you drive most often. Some people personally change the motor oil in their own vehicles, while others have it changed at a professional or commercial establishment, such as a service station or a garage.

Which of the following best describes how you change the oil in the vehicle you drive most often? (Select one response)


Do you choose the brand of motor oil yourself or does someone else choose it for you?

What brand of motor oil do you use most often?






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