The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Inc. recently announced the winners of the 2001 OODIA Scholarships. The OOIDA scholarship committee selected four scholars among applicants from across the country. All applicants wrote a 500 word essay titled, "Discuss the Pros and Cons of the topic: The impact of the Truck Industry on my Life and Academic Career."

Here are the OOIDA scholars for the 2001 school year:

a.. Janine Smeltz is the daughter of member R. Dixon Smeltz, of Herndon, PA. Janine is enrolled at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, where she plans to major in accounting. She received a $1,000 scholarship award.
b.. Clifton Howard Smith is the son of Randy A. Smith, of Lincolnton, NC. Clifton graduated from the North Carolina State University and is currently enrolled in the Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, NC. He received a $1,000 scholarship award.
c.. Martin G. Chabot, son of Geoffrey W. Chabot, of Kalispell, MI, is enrolled at Carroll College in Helena, MT, and plans to major in math/engineering. He received a $500 scholarship award.
d.. Charlie Chapman, son of member Ronald Chapman, of Oelwein, IA, is enrolled at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA, where he plans to study diesel mechanics. He received a $500 scholarship award.

The OOIDA scholarship program was established to aid the children, grandchildren, and legal dependents of OOIDA members. Awarded scholarships are renewable for three additional years. Tax deductible donations to the OOIDA Scholarship Program can be sent to the OOIDA Foundation Inc., 311 R.D. Mize Rd., Grain Valley, MO 64029.