Prairie State Tractor Announces 2024 Diesel Tech Scholarship Winners
Prairie State Tractor is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Diesel Tech Scholarship program! This year, we received a record number of applications from a talented pool of students passionate about pursuing careers in diesel technology. Thanks to the generous support of our local farming community at the annual Farmer's Open Golf outing, we were able to award $11,500 in scholarships to these deserving individuals.
Meet the 2024 Prairie State Tractor Scholarship Winners
Brittney Slagel (Lincoln Land Community College)
Chrisjan Fourie (Illinois Central College)
Dylan Jenkins (John Deere Tech at Lake Land College)
Emerson Weber (Lincoln Land Community College)
Eric Ebersole (John Deere Tech at Lake Land College)
Jacob Streitmatter (Illinois Central College)
James Adkisson (Black Hawk College)
Joseph Robinson (John Deere Tech at Lake Land College)
Kyle Stoller (Parkland College)
Lane Meier (Southwest Wisconsin Technical College) 
Luke Stabenow (WyoTech)
Zachary Menold (Illinois Central College)
The selection process was highly competitive, with applications evaluated based on academic achievement, passion for mechanics and agriculture, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. These twelve winners truly represent some of the best and brightest minds entering the diesel tech field.
Investing in the Future of Agriculture
As a John Deere dealership, we understand the importance of supporting the next generation of technicians who will keep our agricultural equipment running smoothly. These scholarships are a way for us to give back to the communities we serve and invest in the future of agriculture.
Congratulations to the 2024 scholarship winners! We are excited to see what the future holds for you in the world of diesel technology.
Interested in Applying Next Year?
The application window for the 2025 Prairie State Tractor Diesel Mechanic Scholarships will open later this year. Keep an eye on our Scholarship page https://www.prairiestatetractor.com/--scholarship-program for more information!