J.B. Hunt Awards $533K to Recipients in Third Year of Scholarship Program for Families
26 August 2024 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply
chain solutions providers in North America, today announced it has
awarded scholarships to 100 new recipients of the J.B. Hunt
Scholarship for Families program, bringing the total educational
financial assistance provided in the third year of the program to
exceed $533,000.
“This is one of my favorite company initiatives because it
enables us to support what’s most important to our people - their
families,” said Brad Hicks, president of highway services and
executive vice president of people at J.B. Hunt. “From those who
were part of our inaugural class to new recipients this year, these
students are relentless in their commitment to continuing their
education, and we are proud to support their academic journey.”
The application-based scholarship program is available to
dependent children or grandchildren of J.B. Hunt employees who
currently attend or plan to attend an accredited two or four-year
college, trade school or vocational school. The scholarships
provide $2,500 in financial aid each school year and are renewable
annually for up to three years if recipients maintain a 2.5 GPA and
full-time enrollment.
Since launching the program in 2022, J.B. Hunt has awarded more
than $1.2 million in financial assistance for the families of J.B.
Hunt employees. This year’s recipient class is comprised of
students from 25 states throughout the country and includes
students like Taylor Schultz, a Springdale, Ark.-native studying
finance.
“This scholarship represents more than financial aid,” said
Schultz. “It signifies recognition of my efforts and potential,
boosting my confidence and inspiring me to contribute meaningfully
to my chosen field of study.”
Rawaan Huseen, a radiology technologist major from Chicago,
added, “Receiving this is a testament to the transformative power
of education and an affirmation of my commitment to making an
impact in the radiology field.”
J.B. Hunt plans to continue the program for a fourth consecutive
year. The J.B. Hunt Scholarship Program for Families is supported
by Scholarship America®, an organization that works to enrich
education by assisting individuals, corporations and communities
with fundraising and awarding scholarships to students.
J.B. Hunt strives to advance educational opportunities for its
employees and communities by supporting initiatives that promote a
value-driven educational experience. As part of its giving
strategy, J.B. Hunt provides financial support for projects across
four pillars to support the causes its employees care most about:
health care, veterans’ support, education, and crisis
management.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient
transportation network in North America. The company’s
industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value
for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing
supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest
company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity
through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt
can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile
to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through
disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity,
J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable
long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an
S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation
Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT.
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The
company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated,
truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile,
transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
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