Scholarships
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 application window for the scholarships is typically open in October and November. The notification of scholarship awards occurs in mid-November, and the formal presentations are made at the NTPA’s National Convention and Awards Banquet in December. Scholarship monetary amounts are issued directly to the institutions of the recipients’ choice and in their name toward their education expenses.
Each year, World Pulling International (WPI) awards scholarships to students who are related to an affiliate of the pulling industry* and are pursuing some form of higher education.
Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2025.
*Affiliates include licensed Competitors, Crewpersons, Officials, Clerks, and Associates and Event Promoters.
The deadline for all scholarship applications is 11:59:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The scholarship application includes questions regarding school, community, and pulling involvement and a written essay prompt. Judges will use a combination of the application and essay to select scholarship recipients. Winners will be notified the week following the application deadline and announced online at www.NTPApull.com. Winner recognition will take place at one or both of the Grand National Awards Banquet or the Region II Awards Banquet.
World Pulling International
and National Tractor Pullers Association Scholarships
Two $2,000 WPI/NTPA scholarships are awarded each year, made possible by contributions to the WPI Scholarship Fund.
High school seniors and college/university/trade school students in good academic standing who are immediate family members of NTPA competitors, crew members, officials, clerks, promoters, and associates are eligible for these scholarships through a nomination denoted on the application.
K&K Insurance Higher Education Scholarship
One $2,000 scholarship is possible each year thanks to the sponsorship of K & K Insurance. This scholarship is open to high school seniors pursuing higher education or college/university/trade school students in good academic standing who are immediate family members of NTPA competitors, crew members, officials, clerks, promoters, and associates.
For questions or additional details concerning all scholarships, please contact scholarship coordinator Tyler Coia at the WPI/NTPA office at tyler@ntpapull.com or 614.436.1761 x-103.
Please click the button below to complete the 2025 scholarship application.
To be considered, applications must be submitted electronically via the online form and by the deadline.