Eden Prairie, Minnesota (January 15, 2026) – For more than a decade, leading global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has helped open doors to higher education for contract carriers and their families—awarding $1.35 million in scholarships to 440 scholars worldwide.
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 will award 25 carrier scholarships at $5,000 each, totaling $125,000. Applications are open now through February 27, 2026.
- Who’s eligible: Contract carriers and their dependent children who have been actively doing business with C.H. Robinson for at least one year as of February 27, 2026
- Scholarship amount: $5,000 each (25 scholarships)
- Use: Accredited colleges or vocational-technical institutions worldwide for the 2026–2027 academic year
- Application deadline: February 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. CST
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. Scholarship America, a neutral third party, manages the award selection process.
To learn more about scholarship eligibility requirements and apply, visit scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/chrobinson. Resources are available in English, Spanish and Canadian French.
"We’re honored to support the growth and success of our global carrier community—this generation and the next,“ said Rachel Schwalbach, Vice President, ESG at C.H. Robinson and President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation. “With carrier partners around the world, we recognize that the path to higher education can look different depending on where you live and work. Whether you’re cheering on a child’s next milestone, continuing your own educational journey, or investing in technical training, we’re committed to making education more accessible for our global community.”
The C.H. Robinson Foundation scholarship program is just one of the ways the Foundation and company support the carrier community. In 2025, the C.H. Robinson Foundation and company gave nearly $1 million to support the trucking community and industry including scholarships, charitable donations, and funding for strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide meaningful support to carriers, drivers and their families.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)