Trade School costs $5,000–$15,000 for a 3- to 18-month program, according to the College Board.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics

The average cost for tuition and fees for the 2021–2022 academic year was around $10,740 per year.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics

The Cost of Higher Education

Our Story
Who are we?

The National Trailer Dealers Foundation was established May 2023 as a 501(C)3 Non-profit Organization with the goal of providing scholarships to children of NTDA member employees NTDA member employees who wish to further develop their technical skills by attending trade schools, vocational schools, colleges, or universities. The Foundation uses a variety of campaigns to fundraise including silent auctions, solicitations on the annual Convention Registration form, through its Web site, phone, and email campaigns. The Foundation is also exploring grants and other underwriting mechanisms to support its goals. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund. Checks are preferred to avoid credit card fees so that more funds go toward the scholarship program. Donations may be made by check to: National Trailer Dealers Foundation, 9864 E. Grand River Ave., Ste. 110-290, Brighton, MI 48116. To request a W-9, please email foundation@ntda.org.

Why Choose Us?

The Foundation was established in May 2023 as a 501(C)3 Non-profit Organization with the goal of providing scholarships to children of NTDA member employees as well as to trailer industry professionals who wish to further develop their technical skills by attending trade schools, vocational schools, colleges, or universities.

Our Mission

At the Foundation, our mission is simple yet profound: to make life easier for the families of trailer industry families. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in the world.

100+

Number of supporters

Nearly $250,000

Awarded Since 1998

115

Scholarships Awards Since 1998

Board of Directors

01

ACCOUNTABILITY

Unpaid, volunteer Board members and staff completely support the Foundation.

02

IMPACT

The impact of our Scholarship Program extends far beyond financial assistance. By providing funding for education, we are investing in the future leaders, innovators, and change makers of tomorrow.

03

GET INVOLVED

Join us in our mission to empower students and industry professionals’ futures through education. Your support makes a difference. Together, we can transform lives.


Scholarship Recipient Video Testimonial

2024 Scholarship Recipient
Christian Perez-Santiago


Scholarship Recipients
1998-2024

2024 Christian Perez-Santiago, Connor Ross, Riley Ledure, Ava Santillan, Sarah Filamonte, Lauren Wade, Camden King, Anna Stratton,
Cheyenne Tunnel, Isabella Arguelles Avilla, Paige Gerads, Dhanush Kondapalli, Ella Kang, and Anna Young
2023 Angelia Buford, Alannah Gray, Alyvia Hall, Aiden Henning, McKenzie Hinz, Yasdelin Rodriguez, Allyson Shansky, Emma Tjaden, Jessica Wade
2022 Mica Baclaan, Lauren Boulware, Ahlizen Capis, Nayeli Garcia, Elisabeth Neill, Emma Polston, Alivia Schneider,Nathan Todzy
2021 Devon Schroeder, Kaemon Wilkison, Bernard Dzogbenuku, Raine Chornomitz, Riley Pope, McKenna Warawa, Michelle Panameno
2020 Jorge Aguilera Lopez, Neill Alexander, Cole Aton, Elise Baker, Alexis Bean, Amy Brady, Kylie Brattain,
Emma Cammack, John Caplan, Marissa Chandler, Taylor Channell, Abigail Eidsness, Sydney Elliott, Avery Faria,
Sophie Fritz, Brandon Herr, Keagan Hinz, Makayla Howell, Trey Jenkins, Samantha Kartes, Camden Keatley,
Josephine Krajewski, Gavin LaHousse, Charles (Camden) Mullis, Tyler Nelson, Joseph Perry, Gabriella Sozio, Sarah Topliff, Trinity Tovar
2019 Anthony DiGiorlamo, Haley Risinger, Olivia Campbell, Kaitlyn Patterson, Kristen Chavis, Kortney Chornomitz, Jalynn Kidwell, Courtney Van
2018 Hannah Rouland, Parker Fritsch, Caitlin Cunningham, Rachel Hodson, Morgan Miller
2017 Isabel Valdez, Holly Jones, Landon Lintner, Shana Smith, and Madison Pionk
2016 Kasee Shelton, Devin Krasznavolgyi, Vionet Estrada, Maura Cunningham, Lauren Roy, Lindsay Roy, Mark Pawelski
2015 Hailey Drerup, Jessica Wells, David Iacob
2014 Tyler Brennecke, Leslie Ringo, Haleigh Huffaker
2013 Breanna Vera
2012 Justin Taylor
2011 Carrie Cane
2010 Kaci Torgensen
2009 Brandon Bennett
2008 Telisha Wood
2007 Kyle Wieche
2006 Daniel Iacob
2005 Jessica Ascheman
2004 Alecia Hagen
2003 Stephanie Black
2002 Jordon D. Shaw
2001 Matthew Stock
2000 Alecia Jongeward
1999 Travis Wilson
1998 Isaac Goodwin, Kelly Kenyon

Testimonials

Scholarship Recipients



  • "I was elated to hear that I was selected for a scholarship! Thank you for your support.“

    Nathan Todzy
    Scholarship Recipient



  • “I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to receive a Scholarship. I am so appreciative of the organization for creating this. I am so grateful to receive this scholarship alongside other talented students.”

    Allyson Shansky
    Scholarship Recipient

Video Testimonials

Tracey Maynor
CEO
W&B Service Company
Richard Bloomquist
Retired President and CEO
North Central Utility of Wisconsin LLC