The Annual Urban Wheel Awards, formerly produced by On Wheels, Inc., is now spearheaded by the Emerging Diversity Education Fund (EDEF). The nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization, formerly known as the Edward Davis Education Foundation has expanded its mission to provide mentoring, internships and scholarships to youth pursuing careers in communications, engineering, green professions, and media. EDEF'snew mission will extend its 12-year history by promoting diversity in more industries, including automotive, travel, finance, entertainment, health, communications, green, and technology.

The Emerging Diversity Education Fund (EDEF) was established in 1998 to:

• Help prepare college students for job and entrepreneurship opportunities in business, community organizations and corporations.
• Help improve communications between the community and business.
• Promote awareness of diversity in the auto and other industries.
• Over 350 students have received scholarships and internships of more than $500,000 since the foundation was established.

The Annual Urban Wheel Awards Will:

• Celebrate its 16 years of service to the industry and community.
• Promote awareness of opportunities in the automotive and other industries to people of color
• Bring together nationally-known celebrities with top industry executives, dealers, and suppliers to deliver a message of hope to young people.

EDEF Scholarship Applications:

• Scholarship applications are now being accepted.
• Applicants must meet all of the qualifications and submit all of the requested documents postmarked no later than December 16, 2011.
• Fax copies of applications will NOT be accepted.
• Incomplete, ineligible or late applications will not be considered. All decisions are final.
• All applicants will receive written notification of the final decision on or before December 23, 2011.

Download The EDEF Application Form