Kevin Neal, of Troy, Ohio, is the first recipient of the American Trucking Associationsâ Technology and Maintenance Council/WyoTech Diesel Truck Technician Scholarship.
Guy Warpness, president of WyoTechâs Laramie, Wyo., campus, presented Neal with his scholarship at the campus on Oct. 2.
The scholarship is part of an ongoing effort by TMCâs Professional Technician Development Committee to promote and enhance the professionalism of commercial vehicle technicians. The scholarship is for 1,500-clock hours (nine months) attendance at WyoTechâs Laramie campus.
To be considered for the scholarship, a student must:
Applicants must be graduating from an accredited vocational, public, private or parochial high school. It is necessary for the applicant or applicantâs high school counselor to send TMC a high school transcript showing the most recent three yearsâ academic performance. WyoTech must accept applicants prior to award.
A full application can be obtained by calling TMC at 703-838-1763 or downloaded at tmc.truckline.com.