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IEDA Awards Scholarships to Three Diesel Tech Students
The Independent Equipment Dealers Association’s (IEDA) 2021 President James Rinehart and IEDA Executive Director David Gordon presented $5,000 scholarships to three students Dec. 15, at Western Technical College in Lacrosse, Wis., during a short ceremony at the school's heavy diesel program shop.
On the eve of its 20-year anniversary celebration in 2022, IEDA created a scholarship program this year for students enrolled in a heavy equipment diesel program who are pursuing careers as construction equipment technicians. Fifteen applications were received.
Two $5,000 scholarships funded by the association were presented to David Roberts and Natasha Normand; an additional $5,000 was recently donated by Rick Newman, owner of Newman Tractor, to create a third scholarship, which was awarded to Jacob Evers.
“We are keenly aware of the challenges our industry faces in a difference as they complete their technical education.”
Criteria for scholarship selection was based on academic merit, personal character and demonstrated financial need.
Roberts currently holds a 3.97 average in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment program at Western Tech. He said he is thrilled to be the first person in his family to graduate with a college degree and hopes to inspire others who choose a similar path.
Military veteran Natasha Normand completed the two-year Automotive Technician program with a 4.0 GPA, graduating at the top of her class. She is now enrolled full-time in the diesel program, while working part-time and caring for her three-year-old daughter.
Jacob Evers is a self-starter who is putting himself through school — he said he prides himself on a strong work ethic and determination, which IEDA’s scholarship committee believes will be invaluable assets in his career path.
