Sonja Kelly

The Hanif Michael Martin Scholarship Award is funded by Sonja Kelly and aims to honor the memory of Hanif Michael Martin, who was a beloved family member and an automotive mechanic certified by a technical college. This scholarship supports underrepresented minority high school students pursuing a career in automotive technology, recognizing the importance of the automotive industry as a pathway to career stability and reduced educational debt compared to traditional four-year degrees. The scholarship emphasizes ambition, drive, and impact as key selection criteria for applicants.