Applications Open for the 21st Annual Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship Program
HOUSTON (Nov. 19, 2024) – Houston-based Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 21st Annual Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship Program. Spearheading a two-decade commitment, the $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a Houston-area high-school senior for their passion to pursue a four-year degree related to the material handling industry.
“We believe that education is the foundation for building a better tomorrow,” said Ken Barina, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. “Our scholarship program isn’t just about financial support; it’s about empowering young leaders to unlock their full potential and make a meaningful impact on their communities and the world. We are proud to stand with these exceptional students as they pave the way for a brighter, more innovative future.”
Since its launch in 2005, the Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship Program has awarded a cumulative $145,000 in educational assistance to 28 outstanding students from the Greater Houston area. Past recipients have enrolled in prestigious Texas universities and colleges, including Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin 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 2025 scholarship during the annual HLSR event, scheduled to take place from March 4 to March 23, 2025, in Houston.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025 Cat Lift Trucks scholarship must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. CST on January 31, 2025. 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 15,500 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, visit www.logisnextamericas.com/cat.
