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 22nd anniversary 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, visit logisnextamericas.com/en/cat/cat-lift-trucks-scholarship.
