The National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Scholarship - Changing Lives

The National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Scholarship - Changing Lives

Author: Michael Libbie July 22, 2026 Duration: 2:25
Many of you know that along with Insight on Business I work with the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and have been a member for over twenty years. Here is a very brief cut about the NTPDA Scholarship Program and the impact it has on the lives of those who receive $5,000 to $3,000 in a scholarship. Good stuff here.

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