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Will Bruggeman

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My goal is to complete an Automotive Technician program so that I can open a shop in my small town. I live in a small town in NW Kansas that has a very limited number of qualified Automotive Technicians within a 100-mile radius. I am passionate about having this career for myself and my community. My family operates a small farm so funding for the Automotive Technician program will be difficult to provide without the help of scholarships.

Education

Golden Plains High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Trade School

  • Majors of interest:

    • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Automotive

    • Dream career goals:

      To own and operate an Automotive repair and performance business

    • general equipment maint., livestock, driving tractor

      Family farm
      2019 – Present5 years

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2023 – 2023

    Track & Field

    Junior Varsity
    2020 – 20222 years

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2020 – 20244 years

    Awards

    • Varsity Letter 2 years

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2020 – 20222 years

    Football

    Varsity
    2020 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • Varsity letter of 4 years
    • WKLL All-league 1st team
    • KSHSAA Covered Honorable Mention All State Team
    • Sports in Kansas Top 100 Seniors honorable Mention

    Arts

    • FFA, 4-H

      Metalwork
      Welding table, Firepit table, Motorcycle rack, Round bale mover
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Operating the Scoreboard and time clock for MS athletic events
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Hamiltonville Farm Scholarship
    My name is Will Bruggeman, I am a Senior at Golden Plains High School. I would like to pursue a career in Automotive Technology. This career will enable me to become a more useful and successful citizen. I am looking to pursue my goal in the Automotive Technician program with High-Performance Power Trains as my specialty program at WyoTech in Laramie, WY. What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology would be constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find anywhere. Being a useful and successful citizen is more than just the job you have. I have been active in FFA for four years serving as President for two of those years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have participated in all high school sports for four years. Along with school activities I have been involved in 4-H for 10 years, serving as an officer for my club for three years, and a member of CYO outside of school. When I start my family I hope to contribute to my community by volunteering for 4-H and helping with county fairs. I would also like to serve on the city council in my hometown or as a commissioner in my home county. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that in my area there is a shortage of qualified Automotive Technicians. The second thing I have learned is that repairs are expensive! With the education I would like to have, I would be able to provide much-needed services to my area as well as try to save my family money on repair bills. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.
    Russell Koci Skilled Trade Scholarship
    My name is Will Bruggeman, I am a Senior at Golden Plains High School. I would like to pursue a career in Automotive Technology. This career will enable me to become a more useful and successful citizen. I am looking to pursue my goal in the Automotive Technician program with High-Performance Power Trains as my specialty program at WyoTech in Laramie, WY. What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology would be constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find anywhere. Being a useful and successful citizen is more than just the job you have. I have been active in FFA for four years serving as President for two of those years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have participated in all high school sports for four years. Along with school activities I have been involved in 4-H for 10 years, serving as an officer for my club for three years, and a member of CYO outside of school. When I start my family I hope to contribute to my community by volunteering for 4-H and helping with county fairs. I would also like to serve on the city council in my hometown or as a commissioner in my home county. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that in my area there is a shortage of qualified Automotive Technicians. The second thing I have learned is that repairs are expensive! With the education I would like to have, I would be able to provide much-needed services to my area as well as try to save my family money on repair bills. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.
    David Hinsdale Memorial Scholarship
    My name is Will Bruggeman, I am a Senior at Golden Plains High School. I would like to pursue a career in Automotive Technology. This career will enable me to become a more useful and successful citizen. I am looking to pursue my goal in the Automotive Technician program with High-Performance Power Trains as my specialty program at WyoTech in Laramie, WY. What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology would be constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find anywhere. Being a useful and successful citizen is more than just the job you have. I have been active in FFA for four years serving as President for two of those years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have participated in all high school sports for four years. Along with school activities I have been involved in 4-H for 10 years, serving as an officer for my club for three years, and a member of CYO outside of school. When I start my family I hope to contribute to my community by volunteering for 4-H and helping with county fairs. I would also like to serve on the city council in my hometown or as a commissioner in my home county. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that in my area there is a shortage of qualified Automotive Technicians. The second thing I have learned is that repairs are expensive! With the education I would like to have, I would be able to provide much-needed services to my area. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.
    Tim Williams Automotive Student Scholarship
    My name is Will Bruggeman, I am a Senior at Golden Plains High School. I would like to pursue a career in Automotive Technology. This career will enable me to become a more useful and successful citizen. I am looking to pursue my goal in the Automotive Technician program with High-Performance Power Trains as my specialty program at WyoTech in Laramie, WY. What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology would be constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find anywhere. Being a useful and successful citizen is more than just the job you have. I have been active in FFA for four years serving as President for two of those years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have participated in all high school sports for four years. Along with school activities I have been involved in 4-H for 10 years, serving as an officer for my club for three years, and a member of CYO outside of school. When I start my family I hope to contribute to my community by volunteering for 4-H and helping with county fairs. I would also like to serve on the city council in my hometown or as a commissioner in my home county. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that in my area there is a shortage of qualified Automotive Technicians. The second thing I have learned is that repairs are expensive! With the education I would like to have, I would be able to provide much-needed services to my area as well as try to save my family money on repair bills. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.
    Michael Hinrich Memorial Scholarship
    What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology involves constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find in most places. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that farming repairs are expensive. In our area, the number of Automotive Technicians is very small and they are hard to get into. With the education I would like to have I would be able to save my family money on repair bills as well as offer much-needed services to my community. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.
    Techs of Tomorrow Automotive Scholarship by ServiceUp
    My name is Will Bruggeman, I am a Senior at Golden Plains High School. I would like to pursue a career in Automotive Technology. This career will enable me to become a more useful and successful citizen. I am looking to pursue my goal in the Automotive Technician program with High-Performance Power Trains as my specialty program at WyoTech in Laramie, WY. What I would enjoy most about a career in Automotive Technology is the people I would meet and the experience I would get. Automotive Technology would be constant critical learning that can take place while working. I believe I have prepared myself for this through the years of working on vehicles and tractors for family and friends. I have lots of experience working on cars and tractors because I work on the family farm. On the farm, something always needs to be worked on, from suspension fixes to oil changes. Automotive Technology plays an important role in society today because there is no such thing as a backyard mechanic anymore. Vehicles are becoming more advanced and need specialty tools and knowledge that you can't find anywhere. Being a useful and successful citizen is more than just the job you have. I have been active in FFA for four years serving as President for two of those years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have participated in all high school sports for four years. Along with school activities I have been involved in 4-H for 10 years, serving as an officer for my club for three years, and a member of CYO outside of school. When I start my family I hope to contribute to my community by volunteering for 4-H and helping with county fairs. I would also like to serve on the city council in my hometown or as a commissioner in my home county. Being a part of my family farm has taught me many things. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that in my area there is a shortage of qualified Automotive Technicians. The second thing I have learned is that repairs are expensive! With the education I would like to have, I would be able to provide much-needed services to my area as well as try to save my family money on repair bills. I would also like to be able to get my education without putting any more financial strain on my family. Receiving a scholarship would help me get my education without as much financial stress on my family.