Long-standing initiative continues its tradition of recognizing an exceptional Houston-area high-school senior interested in pursuing a four-year degree related to the material handling industry.
Applications Now Open for 22nd Annual Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship
HOUSTON (Dec. 2, 2025) – Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, the exclusive manufacturer of Cat® Lift trucks across North, Central, and South America, is now accepting applications for its 22nd Annual Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship Program. This incredible initiative continues its tradition of recognizing a Houston-area high-school senior who has gone above and beyond in their academics and community service and is interested in pursuing a four-year degree related to the material handling industry. The chosen recipient will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education.
“With education and forward-thinking at the core of progress in our industry, we’re proud to commemorate the 22ndanniversary of the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship Program,” said Berry Mansfield, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. “These young students will pioneer the way forward in our industry, further pushing the boundaries of the material handling, automation, and fleet solutions landscape.”
Since its launch in 2005, the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship program has awarded a cumulative $150,000 in educational assistance to 29 outstanding students from the Greater Houston area. Past recipients have gone on to enroll in prestigious Texas universities and colleges, including Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Houston, and Texas State Technical College, pursuing degrees in diverse fields, such as mechanical and chemical engineering, welding technology, and entrepreneurship. Selection criteria include academic performance, community service involvement, leadership abilities and financial need.
As the Official Lift Truck Provider of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR), Cat Lift Trucks will announce the winner of the 2026 scholarship during the annual HLSR event, scheduled to take place from March 2 to March 26, 2026, in Houston.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 Cat Lift Trucks scholarship must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. CST on Jan. 23. Applicants must be from a Houston-area school district and plan to enroll in a college, university, or technical school in Texas focusing on engineering or a business-oriented or technical trade field related to the material handling industry.
For more information on this year’s scholarship program and requirements, or to apply, visit https://www.logisnextamericas.com/en/cat/cat-lift-trucks-scholarship.
About Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc., and its group companies have helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years. A technology-driven manufacturer, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas offers scalable solutions from material handling to automation and extensive fleet support. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, its complete portfolio of advanced solutions spans across five leading brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat® lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers® Forklifts and Jungheinrich® warehouse and automation products. All products are backed by an extensive dealer network offering industry-leading customer service and product support. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd. For more information, visit www.LogisnextAmericas.com.
About Cat® Lift Trucks
Cat® lift trucks is one of the most trusted forklift brands in the World. For more than 55 years, customers have relied on the Cat lift trucks brand for quality and reliable forklifts backed by exceptional service and support through its trusted dealer network. With capacities ranging from 2,500 to 36,000 pounds, Cat Lift Trucks delivers fuel-efficient lift trucks for greater productivity and advanced electric forklifts with longer run times and a lower total cost of ownership. Cat lift trucks are manufactured and distributed by the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, one of the largest lift truck manufacturers in the World. For more information, please visit Cat Lift Trucks, Cat Lift Trucks on YouTube and Cat Lift Trucks on LinkedIn.
