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.
 Michael Bretz University of Southern Indiana Crane Manufacturers Association of America Honor Scholarship $6000 |
 Sha Qiang Garlington Virginia Tech Tompkins International Honor Scholarship $6000 |
 Danielle Schmidt West Virginia University Frazier Industrial Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Hanna Johns East Carolina University Howard Bernstein Scholarship $5000 |
Lillian Usher University of Louisville Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Conger Toyota Lift, Morrison Industrial Equipment, Gary T. Moore, Hy-Tek Material Handling $5000 |
 Rachel Bunker Maine Maritime Academy Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by T.D.T., Inc., Atlas Toyota Material Handling, Worldwide Parts, Ltd., Wisconsin Lift Truck, Sentry Protection, AJ Jersey, Inc., Howard Bernstein Fund $5000 |
 Kianna Hawkins Howard University Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Toyota Material Handling, NA $5000 |
 James Boals Iowa State University Howard Bernstein Scholarship Sponsored by Worldwide Material Handling $5000 |
 Devan Dunneback Louisiana State University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Matthew Dale MIT Solutions Community Honor Scholarship $5000 |
 Kyle Hart Clarkson University Gorbel Inc. Honor Scholarship $3000 |
 Kaan Unnu Rensselaer Polytechnic Storage Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $3000 |
 Kasey Lenarz Clemson University Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Raquel Denning University of Southern Indiana Conveyor & Sortation Systems Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Margaret May Georgia Tech Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Gabrielle Burns Auburn University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Aaron Madden Oklahoma State University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
Navardo Henry Kettering University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Kara McNeely Louisiana State University Rack Manufacturers Institute/John Nofsinger Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Marshall Price Ohio State University Southworth International Group, Inc. Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Monica Moody Clemson University St. Onge Company Honor Scholarship $2500 |
 Brendan Ezzell University of Utah Expert Crane Honor Scholarship $2250 |
Joshua Nielsen University of Louisville UNEX Manufaturing Inc. Honor Scholarship $2250 |
 Peter Pranata State University at Buffalo Hoist Manufacturers Institute/Monorail Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $2100 |
 Joshua Line University of Pittsburgh Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Dana Emswiler Univeristy of Pittsburgh Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment Council/Lee Wood Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Elizabeth Bunting Oklahoma State University Hanel Storage Systems Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Madison Smith Arizona State University Irving M. Footlik, P.E. Memorial Scholarship $2000 |
 Sandra Curtis NC A&T State University Material Handling Education Foundation Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Erica McBride-Rapp Michigan State University Material Handling Education Foundation Honor Scholarship $2000 |
 Alec Jobbins University of CA Berkeley Seizmic, Inc./LAMHMS Scholarship $2000 |
 Colin Kirchhoff University of Northern Iowa Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers Honor Scholarship $1800 |
 Cassie Johnson Oklahoma State University Lift Manufacturers Product Section Honor Scholarship $1500 |
 Rachel Wolter Western Illinois University Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association Honor Scholarship $1500 |
Celeste Lueers Ohio State University Willard P. Heddles Memorial 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.
