John “Jack” Gauger was the original J in J & D Tube Benders. Along with Dane Felch (the D in J & D) they founded the company, which has continued to grow and thrive under the leadership of the next generation of Felch family members. When Jack passed away in 2018,...

JX is a family-owned, locally, operated group of full-service truck dealerships and support services. Founded in 1970, they have grown from a humble beginning with five employees to more than twenty dealerships across four states. This scholarship was established in...

The Kamran Hasan Scholarship was established in the fall of 2018 and presented for the first time at the November Scholars and Donors event. It is supported through a generous contribution from NTC partner K.A.H. and Associates and friend of the College, Kamran...

Marshall “Buck” Ravenscroft served in the United States Army as an Airborne Special Forces Green Beret. He moved to the Reserves when his oldest of three daughters was born and started a career sawing concrete for CWS in California. Buck’s grit, integrity and...

Merrill Ice Draggers Inc. is dedicated to providing a family-friendly winter drag racing experience like no other! Merrill Ice Drags were founded in 1965 so local men and women could continue to have automobile-type drag racing fun during the winter months. In 1970...

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Local Student Chapter works closely with local, state and national builder’s organizations to support NTC Architectural Design & Technology students in their quest to become career oriented professionals. The NTC NAHB...

The NCWWDB Employer of the Year Scholarship was established as an endowment in 2018 by the Northcentral Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. Its intent is to provide a scholarship to an NTC student who is pursuing a field of study which supports the industry...

Norma J. Kent knew in high school exactly what she wanted to do after graduation. In her senior yearbook where it asks "This person is most likely to become . . . ", for Norma it was "most likely to become a nurse at her home town (Iron Mountain, MI) V.A. Hospital....

The NTC Student Governing Board was one of several college clubs that saw A Day for NTC Students as an opportunity to create a lasting scholarship to assist students on their educational journey. The scholarship was originally established, as an endowment, in 2000,...

Patricia Ann Grall was unable to pursue nursing studies upon completion of high school. However, in her early 40s she returned to study at Northcentral Technical College, where she completed her Nursing Associate Degree. For more than 15 years Pat provided some of...

Paul and Jean Pearson met at a reunion for the NTC Architectural/Residential Design program, and were married for over twenty years. When Paul was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, the family thought that a scholarship through the NTC Foundation would be the most...

The Peg Van Beane Memorial Scholarship was established by NTC President, Dr. Lori Weyers, to honor the memory of her aunt Peg, who was a life-long advocate for education.

The Prevail Bank Scholarship was originally created in 2000, under the name of the Time Federal Savings Bank Scholarship. This scholarship has been supporting students for over twenty years! Each year the Prevail Bank Scholarship assists three students from their...

The Reginald “Reggie” Allar Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by NTC leadership, faculty and staff, along with Reggie’s friends and family, to honor his memory and make a difference in the life of a student. This scholarship is designated for a new or...

This scholarship was established in memory of Rich Wendtland, who unexpectedly passed away several years ago. Rich was passionate about being a diesel technician. He was skilled at his job and had a very outgoing personality. He loved to work with his hands and...

Riley Benjamin Kurtz, age 24, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He earned his nickname “Smiley Riley” with his affectionate smile and welcoming personality. He was one of the good ones, kind, patient, funny, outgoing,...

By sponsoring scholarships for students pursuing a career in the dental field, the Rivertown Dental’s values and principles come to life. Our dedication to exceptional patient care begins with being our best selves. At Rivertown Dental, we believe in self-care, team...

Robert Rast served his country during both the Korean and Vietnam wars in the Special Forces and as a Green Beret. Bob’s family established this scholarship in 2020 to honor his memory and assist students, especially veterans, who are pursuing a degree in the Diesel...

The Scott and Lucas Gast Memorial Scholarship was established by NTC staff member, Dr. Brad Gast, in memory of Scott and Lucas Gast (his father and son, respectively). Through this scholarship, it is the family’s wish to continue the dreams and passion instilled upon...

Dogs enter our lives to teach us of unconditional love and acceptance; when they pass, they teach us of loss and leave a void that is impossible to fill. Stan was the very best of dogs, an old and kind soul, a friend who brought joy to all who knew him. This...

Steve Leu earned an Associate Degree in Police Science from NTC in 1977. He retired from the Marshfield Police Department in 2014 and passed away December 2021. Steve was a very active officer serving as a firearms instructor, armorer, crisis negotiator, Honor Guard...

Former NTC Foundation Board member and long-time friend of the College, Robert Raff, established the Thomas Raff Memorial Scholarship as an endowment, in 2013 during A Day for NTC Students, to honor the memory of his father Thomas. It is awarded annually to a student...

Wausau Homes, Inc. provides a scholarship each semester to a successful Architectural Residential Design student who shows mastery of skill and knowledge of residential design, participates in extra-curricular activities and exemplifies competence.

The Wisconsin Road Knights Car Club is a family oriented organization that provides car enthusiasts the opportunity to share their interest in cars and trucks. As part of its mission to provide community service the club is offers a scholarship to support an NTC...

In 1934, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration established the Wisconsin Rural Rehabilitation Corporation to purchase FHA guaranteed farm loans to stimulate the agricultural economy following the Great Depression. During the decades that followed, the Wisconsin...

This scholarship was established by current NTC President, Dr. Jeannie Worden, to encourage and inspire students who return to NTC as adult learners. In Dr. Worden’s own words . . . “I created this scholarship to benefit returning adult learners pursuing a degree in...