MHEFI Invites Scholarship Applications

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is now accepting scholarship applications from undergraduates preparing for careers in material handling, logistics or supply chain. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, leadership potential and persistence in their education.

To qualify, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career at a qualified college or university.
• Be classified as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior for the Fall 2027 term
• Attend a non-profit college or university in the United States accredited by the Council for Higher Education.
• Maintain a “B” grade point average or higher in their major

Students should also be enrolled in one of the following target programs:

• Industrial engineering
• Mechanical & electrical engineering  (with focus on machine design, structural mechanics, dynamics, or finite element analysis)
• Civil/structural engineering (with focus on cold-formed steel, seismic design, or steel structures)
• Engineering technology
• Computer science related to material handling and supply chain
• Supply chain management
• Business administration related to material handling
• Imaging and camera based vision systems identification/bar codes/RFID/LIDAR sensors/RADAR Sensors

The 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. Scholarships are one-year awards. Former recipients of the award are eligible to re-apply each year if they meet the eligibility requirements.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976. Since 1976, its programs have supported over 1,500 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers.

The deadline to apply for scholarships is January 29, 2027. To apply and learn more about the requirements, students can visit mhefi.submittable.com/submit.

Questions may be sent to Mary Alyson Ammons, MHEFI Executive Director, at [email protected].