MHEDA Foundation Scholarship Fund
The material handling industry is proud to support the next generation of professionals by offering scholarships for students pursuing careers in the industry.
About the Fund
MHEDA is committed to building a strong future for the material handling industry by investing in education and workforce development. Former CEO of MHEDA, Liz Richards, dedicated much of her 28-year career to growing awareness and recognition of the material handling industry within the academic community. Liz worked tirelessly to ensure our industry is a draw for top talent to sustain and strengthen material handling businesses for the future.
Through our scholarship funds, we help remove barriers to education, strengthen the workforce, and secure the future of material handling, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled and passionate professionals. Our support includes both two-year technical programs and four-year university scholarships, offering multiple pathways for students to pursue rewarding careers in the industry.
How it Works
The MHEDA Foundation Scholarship Fund is awarded to students through qualified technical schools and 4-year universities accredited by the Council for Higher Education. Scholarship funds are distributed to partner schools, with each institution following Foundation-guided criteria to select recipients that are enrolled in a target program. The Foundation tracks student outcomes—including credential completion, job placement and long-term career progress to ensure measurable impact.
Target Program List
Interested in Contributing to MHEDA Scholarship Funds?
If you would like to support workforce development in the material handling industry, consider making a contribution to the MHEDA Foundation. Your donation helps fund scholarships that create opportunities for students and strengthen the future of our industry. Any amount you contribute is tax deductible and will be appreciated and acknowledged. We are grateful to all MHEDA Members who generously support the Foundation each year!
Current Partner Schools
ACCREDITED TECHNICAL COLLEGES & VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
Waukesha Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
Valencia College
Kissimme, FL
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
ACCREDITED 4-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kearney, NE
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
RECOMMEND A PARTNER SCHOOL
Help us connect with technical schools and universities that align with MHEDA’s mission to grow the next generation of talent.
2025 - 2026
Scholarship Recipients
Baker Bertrand
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Riley Scott
Texas A&M University
Cole Pollard
Texas A&M University
