Mercury Racing is powered by a passion for excellence and the pursuit of high performance. Our long-standing success stems from our people and their drive for success. To support the future workforce, Mercury Racing is proud to offer two scholarship programs: The Excellence in Trade scholarship and The Impact Institute Education scholarship.
Leadership, academics and service are at the core of these programs and the recipients should exemplify each one of these areas. Details and application instructions are below.
Lucas Hodny - Is from Campbellsport High School and will continue his education at Fox Valley Technical College.
"It is an honor receiving this generous scholarship from one of the most successful and respected boat motor companies in the world. I am looking forward to my future education and furthering my dedication to Mechanical Design. I appreciate Mercury Racing’s dedication to students following a Technical School path. It comes with great pride knowing that a local company has invested in my future."
Brandon Loomans - Is from Lomira High School and will attend Moraine Park Technical College.
"Winning this scholarship is a dream come true and I could not thank the scholarship committe enough. I still cannot believe it is real and it mean the world to me. Being able to go into college now without being stressed about financial problems is so relieving and I cannot wait to pursue my dreams."
Caleb Cochran, 2021 Recipient
Cochran is from Eden, Wisconsin and is pursuing a mechanical design technology degree from Moraine Park Technical College.
Ryan Beck, 2021 Recipient
Beck is from New Holstein, Wisconsin and is pursuing a weld fabrication degree from Lakeshore Technical College.
Joshua Bartlett, 2020 Recipient
Bartlett is from Randolph, Wisconsin and is pursuing a manufacturing technology degree from Dordt University.
Grant Burbach, 2020 Recipient
Burbach is from Oakfield, Wisconsin and is in the gas utility construction and service program at Moraine Park Technical College.
Matt Dudarenke, 2019 Recipient
Dudarenke is from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and is pursuing an electromechanical technology degree from Fox Valley Technical College.
Cort Middleton
"Winning this scholarship has filled me with pride. I am so happy that I can be recognized for my hard work and determination in the marine field by one of, if not the most, known marine companies on the planet. It is truly an honor to win this scholarship and I am motivated to continue my hard work and make an impact on the Marine industry."
Ben Teague
"I feel honored to win this scholarship that is only offered to Impact students. Having this on my resume opens the door for me for endless opportunities in the marine industry in the future."
Fueling the future of Wide Open, Mercury Racing issued four scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary technical careers. New in 2022, Mercury Racing partnered with the Impact Institute in Indiana to provide two $750 scholarships to high school students enrolled in the school’s Marine Services Technology program.
