C.H. Robinson now accepting applications for annual carrier scholarship program

Applications for the annual program are now open until February 28th for contract carriers and their dependents

For more than a decade, leading global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has supported access to higher education by awarding more than $1 million in scholarships to contract carriers and their dependents.  

This year, in support of the truck-driving community and the more than 450,000 contract carriers on the company’s platform, the C.H. Robinson Foundation is offering 25 carrier scholarships at $5,000 each for a total of $125,000. Applications will be accepted Jan. 15 through Feb. 28.   

The global C.H. Robinson Foundation carrier scholarship is open to carriers or dependents of contract carriers that have been a C.H. Robinson carrier for a minimum of one year as of Feb. 28, 2025. Scholarships can be used at accredited college institutions across the globe to support tuition for undergraduate and vocational-technical education for the 2025-2026 academic year.  

 "Carriers play a crucial role in global logistics, and we are committed to supporting and recognizing our skilled global contract carriers through various initiatives throughout the year. One significant initiative is this annual scholarship program," said Rachel Schwalbach, Vice President, ESG at C.H. Robinson and President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation. “These scholarships help enable this generation and the next generation to learn, grow and achieve their academic goals. We’re proud to make education more accessible and to help the global carrier community and their families succeed and thrive on their academic journey and beyond.”   

 Since 2013, the C.H. Robinson Foundation has awarded 390 scholarships totaling $1.1 million. Together with our strategic partnerships and grants, volunteerism and employee-driven giving, we are committed to helping people and communities around the world succeed and thrive. 

 Additional details:

• Carriers must have been actively doing business with C.H. Robinson for a minimum of one year.
• Dependents of carriers must be high-school seniors, high-school graduates, or current post-secondary undergraduates. Students outside the United States must be in their final year of upper or higher secondary school or be current technical or university-level students.   
• If a dependent, must be enrolled full-time, but can enroll in part-time study if a qualified carrier.    

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and educational and career goals and objectives. Financial need is also considered as an optional part of the application process (U.S. applicants only). Scholarship America, a neutral third party, manages the award selection process. To learn more about the scholarships and apply, visit https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/chrobinson/.   

The C.H. Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program is just one of the many ways that C.H. Robinson supports carriers. The company also offers:  

• Appreciation Events: Annual Carrier of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding carriers with an in-person ceremony and giveaways at C.H. Robinson’s headquarters. The Company also actively participates in Truck Driver Appreciation Week to recognize the truck driving community.    
• A loyalty program: Carrier Advantage Program offers expanded benefits to top-performing carriers, providing access to the most freight with better payment terms. 
• Customized technology: Suite of solutions enable carriers to instantly bid on and book freight, manage drivers and equipment, automate tracking updates, and get paid – anytime, anywhere. 
• Financial services: Digital cash advance lets carriers get 60% of their payment instantly after picking up a load, Quick Pay offers payment within 2 business days, compared to the standard 20, and a consistent stream of innovations continue to speed up processing, automate back-office tasks, and reduce fraud.