Thomas Ussary Memorial Scholarship

Thomas Ussary was a student of Eagle Point High School and a member of the Graduating Class of 2002. Though he did well in all of his classes, his love and passion was auto mechanics. As a student of EPHS, Thomas was an advocate for other classmates who also displayed an interest in the auto program. Thomas completed every class offered in the Auto program during his high school years.  He also served as the teacher’s aide during his junior and senior years for Mr. Boren, Auto Mechanics teacher. Thomas was often involved with helping his fellow students with their Auto Mechanics projects and also went out of his way to help the younger students. Vehicles were his passion…if it had wheels and an engine…it was an immediate project…to be studied, worked on and improved!  Thomas raced lawn mowers and worked summers at the Family Fun Center keeping the Go Carts and boats in good running condition.

To Study: Any approved program of study.

To Attend: Any accredited vocational school, community college, four-year college or university. The school must have federal Title IV designation.

Open To: Any current-year Eagle Point High School graduate, who resides and will graduate within the boundaries of School District 9 is eligible to apply.  The recipient must have completed two year’s coursework in the Transportation Technology Program and/or active Skills USA members for the past 2 years.

First priority will be given to students enrolling in a Transportation Technology Program. If no qualified applicant meets the first priority, then the award(s) will be given to the most qualified who has chosen a career path that falls within the Skills USA Program guidelines.

Selection Based Upon: Applicants must complete the EPHS Local Scholarship application available from the Eagle Center, or online, and submit it prior to the deadline to be considered for the award.

Each school year, The Ussary Family Scholarship Review Board, chaired by Michael Ussary will ask for and receive a list of potential applicants who have met the scholarship criteria and can be considered for the scholarship award.

The qualified senior finalists, selected by the Transportation Technology Instructor, and the Skills USA Advisor, as well as a summary of their EPHS Scholarship Applications, will be used in their deliberation.