2015 Universal Technical Institute Grave Digger Scholarship Winner Announced
Dennis Anderson Announcing the Recipient of the 2015 UTI Grave Digger Scholarship at Monster Jam World Finals XVI alongside UTI Representative Mark Harston Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports
AURORA, Ill. (April 3, 2015) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and four-time Monster Jam World Finals® champion driver, Dennis Anderson, have announced the winner of the 2015 UTI Grave Digger Scholarship. Anderson selected Tyler Dodd of Tolland, Conn. from among 212 applicants as the recipient of the $20,000 scholarship before Friday night’s racing competition at Sam Boyd Stadium, on March 27. With this scholarship, Dodd can attend any one of UTI’s 10 campuses offering automotive training or eight campuses offering diesel training.
For the last 10 years, the UTI Grave Digger Scholarship has been awarded to individuals seeking a career as a professional automotive, diesel or collision repair technician. Since 2006, 10 students have been awarded this life-changing scholarship. Dodd was chosen by Anderson because of his ambition and passion for the automotive industry.
“Monster Jam fans are extremely passionate about technology, performance and engineering. So, it is a natural fit to partner with Monster Jam, Dennis and Grave Digger to bring this scholarship opportunity to Monster Jam fans. We are very pleased to help launch Tyler’s dream of building a successful career in the automotive, diesel or collision repair industry through this scholarship,” said Jocelyn Omen, Enthusiast Marketing Manager at UTI.
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About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz®. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. Official Monster Truck Series only at Monster Jam. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 190,000 graduates in its 50-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).
For more information visit www.uti.edu. Like UTI on www.facebook.com/UTI or follow UTI on Twitter @UTITweet, @MMITweet, and @NASCARTechUTI.
