Mazda Canada Recent Graduate Rebate Program

[Jeff-TheBiz]

From Mazda.ca:

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST: Changes are in RED

Graduate Program
This program is for recent University and College Graduates who want to get into a Mazda. They get a discount on top of any other program.

Customer Eligibility:
Canadian residents who have graduated between April 30, 2006 and
April 30, 2011 from an accredited Canadian university or college (see list for reference). The eligibility period is determined from the date shown on the official transcript.

Canadian residents who have graduated between April 30, 2011 and
April 30, 2013 from an accredited Canadian university or college (see list for reference). The eligibility period is determined from the date shown on the official transcript. SO Graduation must have occured in the last 2yrs rather than 4.


Cash award amounts:

Mazda2 - $300

All Mazda3 (inc. Mazdaspeed3) - $500

Mazda 3 Sport/Sedan - $400

Mazdaspeed3 - $500

Mazda5 - $500

Mazda5 - $400

Mazda6 - $500

MX-5 - $500

MX-5 - $1000

RX-8 - $500

RX-8 - $0

Tribute - $750

Tribute - $0

CX-5 - $400

CX-7 - $500

CX-9 - $500

CX-9 - $1000

B-Series - $750

B-Series - $0

The cash award may be used as a down payment. The cash award should be deducted from the final selling price after all taxes.
Eligible Schools* and Degrees
University: Undergraduate, Bachelor or Post Graduate, Master, Doctorate**. Course length: 3 Years
Community College (outside Quebec): Diploma. Course length: 2 Years
Cegep (Quebec): Diploma of College Studies in technique. Course length: 3 Years
* Recognized by Provincial Ministry of Education.
** Post Graduate degrees may be less than 3 years.
Note:
1. Graduates from foreign schools may qualify; however, the applicant may be required to provide proof that the school is accredited through the applicable governing body.
2. Certificates / Attestations are not eligible.
3. Eligibility is limited to 90 days from new vehicle delivery.
4. Condensed 2 year programs are not eligible.

Proof of Eligibility:
- A photocopy of an original official final transcript from the college or university showing the Graduation date (a photocopy of the diploma is not acceptable for the Mazda Graduate Program) or a letter from the Registrar’s office stating the name and length of the program and the Graduation date.
OR IF not graduated yet: a letter confirming graduation within the program period from Registrar's office. The letter has to state the name and the length of the program.
- A copy of the vehicle purchase or lease agreement must be included.
- A copy of the provincial vehicle registration (and vehicle permit is acceptable wherever available) in the name of the student/applicant.

Program Elements:
Mazda Canada Inc. will pay a cash award, a portion of which includes the applicable GST/QST/HST.

General Provisions:
Only one graduate claim per customer.
An applicant’s degree cannot be used more than once.
Vehicles claimed for payment under the Special Fleet Program are NOT eligible.
Mazda Canada Inc. reserves the right to extend, expand, reverse or discontinue any provisions of this program at any time.

FAQ or items left out of the website:

Does my diploma count as proof?

No, Official Original Transcripts are required.

Can I just print up my transcripts online?

No, Official Original Transcripts are required.

Can it be used as cash down?

Yes. If the necessary documents are provided a couple of days before vehicle pickup, otherwise expect a cheque approx 6-8 weeks after documents are provided.

Can I bring them when I pick up the car?

See above.

Can I use my Grad if my parents are buying the car?

Yes. Providing you are on the finance/lease contract and your name appears on the ownership.


Hoping this sheds some more light on Grad....
Call/email if you have any questions.

Accurate as of May 16th 2012

[eliminator]

From what I remember....

-I just needed my transcripts
-I think the car has to be in your name
-the $500 rebate is applied to the after tax amount

I think there's two way to "claim" it, either you have your transcripts with you when you sit down with the finance dude/chick, or you get the form and send it into Mazda Canada and they'll send you a cheque

-You can only get the rebate if you're financing a new mazda through mazda financing (scotiabank)

hope this helps...

[hit26k]

Got this when I bought my 2010. It was a nice incentive considering I graduated in 2008.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Big changes a foot...

As of June 1st..

If you qualify now... buy now...

[m_bisson]

Not a big enough change to make me give up on everything in life and buy RIGHT now :p

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Not a big enough change to make me give up on everything in life and buy RIGHT now :p

Give up on everything??

I mean, if you graduated 3 yrs ago.. a deal put together today, would be $500 better than on 2 weeks from now.

[1mazda3fan]

From Mazda.ca:

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST: Changes are in RED




FAQ or items left out of the website:

Does my diploma count as proof?

No, Official Original Transcripts are required.

Can I just print up my transcripts online?

No, Official Original Transcripts are required.

Can it be used as cash down?

Yes. If the necessary documents are provided a couple of days before vehicle pickup, otherwise expect a cheque approx 6-8 weeks after documents are provided.

Can I bring them when I pick up the car?

See above.

Can I use my Grad if my parents are buying the car?

Yes. Providing you are on the finance/lease contract and your name appears on the ownership.


Hoping this sheds some more light on Grad....
Call/email if you have any questions.

Accurate as of May 16th 2012

What if I graduated December 2010, would I qualify for the rebate?

[S.F.W.]

What if I graduated December 2010, would I qualify for the rebate?

no.
Canadian residents who have graduated between April 30, 2011 and
April 30, 2013 from an accredited Canadian university or college (see list for reference). The eligibility period is determined from the date shown on the official transcript. SO Graduation must have occured in the last 2yrs rather than 4.

​You graduated more than two years ago.

[kat3501]

Hmmm. Good thing I bought when I did. I received the Grad rebate as I graduated in 2008. $500 is way better than a kick...

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Update....

As of April 1st 2016 Grad is now $500 on Mazda3 and CX-3