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From living out of his car to founding one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness franchises, Miguel Aguilar’s journey is nothing short of legendary. As the founder and CEO of Self Made Training Facility (SMTF), Miguel redefined what it means to be self-made—turning pain into purpose, setbacks into fuel, and vision into a multi-million dollar empire.
While Miguel Aguilar passed away unexpectedly, his legacy continues to inspire thousands across the fitness and entrepreneurial world. Today, Lionel University proudly partners with Self Made Training Facility to carry his legacy forward through the Miguel Aguilar Memorial Scholarship—a tribute to a man who turned his life around through grit, hustle, and heart.
Created in loving memory of Miguel Aguilar, this scholarship supports aspiring personal trainers who embody the spirit of being self made.
It is awarded to individuals who:
Overcame adversity or personal hardship
Show strong leadership and entrepreneurial potential
Are committed to a career in personal training or fitness
Scholarship recipients will receive full or partial tuition to Lionel University’s accredited degree and certificate programs in Exercise Science, with opportunities for internships and job placement at SMTF locations.
Fill out & submit the scholarship application by following the link below
ACCESS THE APPLICATIONThere is absolutely no commitment and no credit card required. The application is designed as an investment in you—to help you name what you truly want, evaluate all that you juggle, and design your future. Stop and start the application as needed. Your work is saved as you go.
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