Penn College collision repair student receives scholarship

A Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman is one of five students nationwide to receive a BASF Techs for Tomorrow scholarship.

Jocelyn N. Pandolfo, of Clark, New Jersey, earned a $2,500 scholarship awarded by BASF and the Techforce Foundation. Pandolfo is seeking an associate degree in collision repair technology.

In addition to the monetary reward, Pandolfo has been invited with the other scholarship recipients to attend the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, scheduled for Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas. Pandolfo will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders at the event, billed as the world’s premier automotive aftermarket trade show.

BASF is the world’s largest chemical company, and its automotive refinish systems offer advanced paint technologies. The Techforce Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to career exploration and workforce development of professional technicians.

For information on collision repair technology and other majors offered by Penn College’s School of Engineering Technologies, call 570-327-4520.

Penn College is a national leader in applied technology education. Email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.