For Students
Call for Scholarships Scholarship Process
University Students:
The Call for Scholarships for the 2019/2020 academic year was launched on November 6, 2018.
The Foundation will offer scholarship award opportunities to students who possess a commitment to the material handling, logistics and/or supply chain industry. Ways to demonstrate this commitment include but are not limited to:
- Related coursework
- Internships/Co-ops/Industry experience including attendance at industry sponsored events (local and national)
- Related projects, papers or research
- Other tangible indicators reflecting an understanding of the industry’s value proposition
Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 and must be used for costs relating to tuition, fees and books associated with attending school full-time. One application allows students to compete for multiple scholarships offered by the Foundation.
Target programs:
Students from programs listed below that have a focus on material handling, logistics and/or supply chain management are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Distribution
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Business & Management
Qualified Schools:
Some post-secondary schools and programs have been pre-qualified. Other programs in schools located in the United States are qualified if they are accredited by:
- ABET
- ACBSP
- AACSB
Scholarship eligibility and criteria include:
For the 2019/2020 academic term, the following students are eligible to apply:
- Students enrolled full time at a qualified four-year school in bachelors, masters or doctoral program that is on the target list of programs. Bachelors student must be classified as a junior or senior in the Fall 2019 term to be eligible.
- Students from two-year, post-secondary schools (e.g., junior, community, or technical colleges) are eligible if the student has completed a minimum of two years of study and has been accepted as a transfer student to a target four-year baccalaureate program at a qualified school in the United States.
- All applicants must be full-time students with a "B" grade point average in their major.
New Opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students:
MHEFI provides financial support to CTE programs to help resolve the workforce shortages that exist in the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry.
Financial support could include, but not limited to, certification programs, experiential grants to attend industry sponsored events, instructional materials, workshops, etc.
Visit mhi.org/cte for more information on MHI’s CTE programming and how to apply for financial support.
Complete the online application at https://MHEFI.fluidreview.com. One application allows students to compete for one of the many available scholarships.
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required as supporting documentation with your application. Letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can confirm and briefly explain the applicant’s evidence of commitment to the industry (e.g., relevant coursework, internships/co-ops/industry experience, related projects/papers/research, and/or other tangible indicators). Ideal candidate for writing these letters include:
- A faculty member familiar with your coursework and/or projects
- A direct supervisor during your work experience
- An individual who made it possible for you to attend an industry event
- Anyone familiar with you and your connection to the industry who can verify your commitment and understanding of the industry’s value proposition
Letters of Recommendation must be sent to the Foundation directly from the author. Please note . . . We will not accept Letters of Recommendation forwarded by the applicant. The authors should e-mail the recommendations in the form of a Word document, pdf or e-mail to dvarner[at]mhi[dot]org.
Official transcripts of all academic work completed beyond high school is also required as supporting documentation with your application. This includes your current school, prior schools and/or community, technical or junior colleges. Official transcripts must be sent to the Foundation directly from the Registrar’s office or equivalent office at the school. Official transcripts can be sent two ways:
- Preferred . . . Via e-mail from the school with a secure download link sent to dvarner[at]mhi[dot]org.
- Via regular postal mail directly from the school to Donna Varner at MHEFI, 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28217.
Please note: International Master's Degree or PhD students do not have to provide international transcripts from their bachelor’s degree if they are currently enrolled in an eligible school and in a target program in the United States and their current US transcripts can be provided.
Students may also upload other supporting documentation to demonstrate their commitment and understanding of the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry such as:
- Resume
- Research Paper
- Project Summary
- White Paper
- Case Study
- Other
The online application, three (3) letters of recommendation and all official transcripts must be received in the Foundation offices by January 15, 2019.
Scholarship awards for the 2019/2020 academic term will be announced by April 30, 2019.
For more information on becoming a pre-qualified school, please contact Donna Varner at dvarner[at]mhi[dot]org or 704-676-1190.
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The Board of Directors of the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announces its 2018-2019 scholarship winners. A total of $131,000 were issued for this academic term.
 Alec Jobbins University of CA-Berkeley Crane Manufacturers Association of America Honor Scholarship $6000 |
 Serinda Kong University of British Columbia Tompkins International Honor Scholarship $6000 |
 Jerimy Logan Loyola University Frazier Industrial Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Kaan Unnu Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Nicholas Hughes Michigan State University Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by EnerSys $5000 |
 Amanda Holewiak Maine Maritime Academy Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Worldwide Material Handling $5000 |
Abigail Sullivan Clarkson University Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Conger Toyota Lift, Gary T. Moore, Wisconsin Lift Truck, Hy-Tek Material Handling $5000 |
 Benjamin Bruns Rochester Institute of Technology Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Tynan Equipment Company, Steel King Industries, Atlas Toyota Material Handling, Hanel Storage Systems, Hamilton Caster, CMH Services, Howard Bernstein Fund $5000 |
 Makenzie Keepers West Virginia University Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Toyota Material Handling, NA $5000 |
Sha Qiang Garlington Virginia Tech Howard Bernstein Scholarship $5000 |
 Lea Morisato University of Oklahoma Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Thomas Reichelt Penn State University Spanco, Inc. Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Jana Boerger Georgia Tech Solutions Community Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Tyler Kleinsasser South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Storage Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $3000 |
 Jessica Francis West Virginia University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 James Anunciacion University of Minnesota Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Andrew Ortman University of Wisconsin-Madison Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Francisco Aldarondo University of Michigan Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Julia Shields University of Pittsburgh Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Anna Gray University of Wisconsin-Stout Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Samantha Sanders Ohio University Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Dina Perlic University of Pittsburgh Southworth International Group, Inc. Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Ryan Knudtson University of Wisconsin-Stout St. Onge Company Honor Scholarship $2500 |
Jessica Robey Michigan State University Conveyor & Sortation Systems Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Christian Collier Indiana University-Purdue University Irving M. Footlik, P.E. Memorial Scholarship $2500 |
 Jack Francis Mississippi State University Irving M. Footlik, P.E. Memorial Scholarship $2500 |
 Christopher Ferguson Georgia Tech Material Handling Education Foundation Honor Scholarship $2500 |
Rachel Bunker Maine Maritime Academy Material Handling Education Foundation Honor Scholarship $2500 |
Kevin Davenport, Jr. Virginia Tech Expert Crane Honor Scholarship $2250 |
 Keil Allen Michigan State University UNEX Manufaturing Inc. Honor Scholarship $2250 |
 Philip Murray Georgia Tech Hoist Manufacturers Institute/Monorail Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $2100 |
 Zhiyuan Li Stanford University Seizmic, Inc./LAMHMS Scholarship $2100 |
 Bailey Butler NC State University Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Bailey Whitman Oklahoma State University Hanel Storage Systems Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Adam Lecznar Kettering University Ridg-U-Rak Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Naydeen Musaitif Bradley University Steel King Industries Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Camryn Gavras University of Oklahoma Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers Honor Scholarship $1800 |
 Eric Gessler Kansas State University Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment Council Honor Scholarship $1500 |
 Justin Wood Clarkson University Gorbel Inc. Honor Scholarship $1500 |
Jacob Moret Iowa State Lee Wood Scholarship (ICWM) $1500 |
Hosseinali Salemi Oklahoma State University Lift Manufacturers Product Section Honor Scholarship $1500 |
 Ryan Quinnett Iowa State Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $1500 |
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent charitable organization dedicated to attracting students to the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry by providing financial support. Established in 1976, the Foundation has provided funds through private and corporate donations to students, teachers, and their institutions.
For more information about these outstanding students or how you or your company can sponsor a scholarship grant, please contact Donna Varner, Executive Director, at 704-676-1190 or email dvarner[at]mhi[dot]org.
