Niner Engineers receive first-ever Bobcat scholarships, locking eyes on the future
October 27, 2025
In September, 20 UNC Charlotte students shook hands and began relationships with professionals from Bobcat Company, a leading global manufacturer of equipment, innovation and worksite solutions. Each Niner received a $3,000 scholarship, becoming the first students to benefit from a new partnership between UNC Charlotte and Bobcat.
The afternoon reception allowed the inaugural cohort of scholars, including engineering, data science, business and mathematics majors, to directly meet leaders from Bobcat and the University.
“I’m proud to recognize the rising talent of our students as well as our growing partnership with Bobcat,” said Rob Keynton, dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering. “These young engineers, along with all the scholars, will be in the driver’s seats in a few short years, and this program sets them on an exemplary path toward innovative leadership. With Bobcat by our side, we’re engineering a stronger, larger workforce for industry.”
The Niners, preparing for careers in STEM, supply chain and logistics, now benefit from not only scholarships but also mentorship from Bobcat professionals and unique hands-on learning experiences — all designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals for the company and broader industry.
The students value the importance of the scholarship and related support. “Becoming a Bobcat Scholar has motivated me to keep pushing toward my engineering goals,” said Braden Pomeroy, computer engineering student. Pomeroy expressed his commitment to the partners and the program, focusing on “how important mentorship and hard work are in building a successful future.”
Introducing the W.S. Lee College of Engineering students in the 2025 inaugural cohort of Bobcat Scholars
Wyatt Bullock, Mechanical Engineering
Dontae Green, Mechanical Engineering
AJ Jama, Electrical Engineering
Alice Leland, Mechanical Engineering
Maximiliano Majorel, Mechanical Engineering
Tripp Markland, Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Bryce McPherson, Mechanical Engineering
Matt Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering
Noah O’Neill, Mechanical Engineering
Ryan Pfaller, Mechanical Engineering
Branden Pomeroy, Computer Engineering
Mason Sisk, Mechanical Engineering
Tatiana Soriano, Electrical Engineering
AJ Stevens, Mechanical Engineering
Kaleb Ward, Mechanical Engineering
Taylor Warren, Mechanical Engineering
Several Bobcat leaders attended the reception to celebrate the inaugural scholars, including Jeremy Bailey, 2004 alumnus and Bobcat employee.
“As a proud UNC Charlotte alum, it’s inspiring to see the next generation of students step into opportunities that will shape their futures and our industry. Through this partnership, Bobcat is committed to nurturing students by connecting classroom learning to real-world innovation. We believe investing in these talented students today will help build a stronger workforce and drive progress for years to come.” – Jeremy Bailey, Bobcat director of parts
Bobcat has a long history of supporting STEM education and serving the communities where it operates. UNC Charlotte is located in close proximity to the Bobcat manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina, the company’s largest manufacturing campus worldwide.
