Are you an aspiring race car driver with dreams of competing in professional motorsport? The Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) Powering Diversity Scholarship 2025 is your chance to take the driver’s seat in building a more diverse and inclusive motorsport community. Now entering its 5th year, this groundbreaking program empowers drivers from underrepresented backgrounds to compete in PMH-owned race series, making motorsport accessible to a broader spectrum of talent.
What Is the PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship?
The PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship was established to break barriers in motorsport, encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion. This initiative provides aspiring drivers with financial assistance, mentorship opportunities, and enhanced visibility through media and fan engagement.
Opportunities for Scholarship Recipients
Recipients of the PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship gain access to significant benefits that help advance their racing careers:
- Financial Assistance: Waived race entry fees or free promoter test days.
- Mentorship: Guidance from a team of experienced motorsport executives and mentors.
- Visibility: Opportunities for media exposure and fan engagement to build a professional profile.
The scholarship is applicable across seven PMH-owned race series, including:
- Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA)
- Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
- Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas)
- Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.)
- Ligier JS F4 Series (JS F4)
- International GT (IGT)
- Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA)
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this prestigious scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 15 years old as of the application due date.
- Racing Experience: A valid competition license issued by an accredited racing school is required.
- Confirmed Ride: Applicants must have secured a ride in one of the PMH-owned race series for 2025.
- Commitment to Diversity: Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or explain how you’ve overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
- Funding: While the scholarship covers certain costs, recipients are responsible for securing any additional funding needed to compete.
Application Submission Dates
- Application Deadline: Submit your application by Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST.
- Recipient Notification: Successful applicants will be notified on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Applications must be submitted here: https://speedtour.net/Scholarship/.