The WPI/NTPA Higher Education Scholarship Fund awards multiple monetary amounts each year on behalf of deserving applicants who are affiliates (competitors, crewpersons, officials, clerks, and promoters) or relatives of affiliates of the NTPA.
Scholarships are directed toward educational institutions (colleges, universities, and vocational schools) and are capitalized by donations from NTPA members and partners.
The most significant fundraising event each year is the Silent Auction conducted at the National Convention and Awards Banquet in December.
Thanks to the generosity of its prize donors and bidders The 2024 WPI/NTPA Higher Education Scholarship Fund Silent Auction raised $3,345, which alone would fund in excess of three $1,000 scholarships.
Additionally, Case IH, the Grand National Circuit Presenting Sponsor, donated a limited edition, die-cast Farmall 1066 1/16-Scale Replica for live auction during the banquet program. It was purchased by Four Wheel Drive competitor and award sponsor Larry Peterson (“Profab Geared Up”) of Baldwin, Wisconsin for a $6,500 donation to the Fund, bringing the 2024 total to $9,845.
WPI/NTPA extends our deep gratitude to Case IH, Larry, and all of the prize donors and bidders for their assistance in sustaining the Higher Education Scholarship Fund.
- Igloo Backpack Cooler with Bluetooth Speaker: donated by Beck’s, won by Sally James.
- Hot Shot’s Secret Gift Basket, donated by Hot Shot’s Secret, won by Ben Ellis.
- Lions Super Pull of the South Gift Basket: donated by the Chapel Hill Lions, won by Ben Ellis.
- Steinmetz Boutique Gift Package: donated by Steinmetz Boutique, won by Megan Anderson.
- WIX Filters Gift Basket (including Toy Truck and Wall Clock): donated by WIX Filters, won by Chad Mayhill.
- Cow Tales Gift Basket: donated by Cow Tales, won by Chad Mayhilll.
- The Judge: Next Generation (Triple) 1/64-Scale Die Cast Toy: donated by AP1 Insurance, won by Darren Heartwell.
- Budweiser Dairyland NTPA Super Nationals Gift Basket: donated by Monroe County Ag Society, won by Scott Whitworth.
- Marriott Accommodations plus Breakfast (One Night, Two Guests): donated by Marriott Columbus Northwest, won by Teri Johenning.
- National Tractor Pulling Championships Gift Basket: donated by Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association, won by Darren Bommer.
- The Judge: Next Generation 1/64-Scale Die Cast Toy: donated by AP1 Insurance, won by Brent Payne.
- The Judge: Next Generation(Black) 1/64-Scale Die Cast Toy: donated by AP1 Insurance, won by Brent Payne.
- Thomas Rhett in Concert (Two Tickets, Cincinnati, August 15, 2025): donated by iHeartRadio, won by Rick Ertel.
- Bullsnot! 12-Piece Auto Detail Set Gift Basket: donated by Bullsnot!, won by Mike Chizek.
We eagerly await the 2025 National Awards Banquet to be held in Orlando, Florida and the opportunity to reward a new class of accomplished student applicants.