Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc.
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (www.mhefi.org) is a standalone philanthropic entity founded in 1976. Its primary objective is to draw and engage students towards the material handling, logistics, and supply chain sector by offering financial assistance. Since its inception, the Foundation has aided over 1,000 students and educators in their quest for quality education and rewarding careers.
The Foundation extends scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students aiming for a career in material handling, logistics, or supply chain. The applicants should exhibit a commitment to excellence, robust leadership abilities, potential for future leadership growth, and a relentless pursuit of education. Both conventional university undergraduates and employees and family members of industry associations and member companies are eligible to apply for the numerous scholarships provided by the Foundation.
The scholarship amounts vary from $1,500 to $6,000 and are intended to cover tuition, fees, and book expenses for full-time students. A single application enables students to vie for multiple scholarships offered by the Foundation. Scholarships are awarded for one year, and previous recipients can reapply annually, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Targeted programs:
Undergraduate students from the following programs with a concentration on material handling, logistics, and/or supply chain management are urged to apply:
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Distribution
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Structural Engineering with a focus on cold-formed steel design
- Engineering Technology
- Computer Science related to Material Handling & Supply Chain
- Business & Management related to Material Handling or Supply Chain Management
- Imaging and Camera-Based Vision Systems Identification/Bar Codes/RFID/LIDAR Sensors/RADAR Sensors
The Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students aiming for a career in material handling, logistics, or supply chain. Applicants should exhibit a commitment to excellence, robust leadership abilities, potential for future leadership growth, and a relentless pursuit of education. Both conventional university undergraduates and employees and family members of industry associations and member companies are eligible to apply for the numerous scholarships provided by the Foundation.
Scholarship amounts vary from $1,500 to $6,000 and are intended to cover tuition, fees, and book expenses for full-time students. A single application enables students to vie for multiple scholarships offered by the Foundation. Scholarships are awarded for one year, and previous recipients can reapply annually, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Student Eligibility:
The following students are eligible to apply for the 2025/2026 academic term:
- Undergraduate students classified as freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior for the 2025/2026 academic term are eligible.
- Applicants must be enrolled in school for the entire academic year (2025/2026 academic term) without interruption barring illness, emergency, or military service.
- The deadline for completing the scholarship application process is January 31, 2025.
- Steps include completed nomination, completed application, and transcripts received.
- Scholarship awards for the 2025/2026 academic term will be announced by April 30, 2025.