J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. continues to champion educational advancement with a significant investment of $533,000 in scholarships through its J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program. Now in its third year, this initiative underscores the company’s dedication to supporting the educational goals of its employees’ families.
Headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, J.B. Hunt initiated this scholarship program to benefit the children and grandchildren of its employees. Brad Hicks, the President of Highway Services and EVP of People at J.B. Hunt, stated, “This is one of my favorite company initiatives because it enables us to support what’s most important to our people – their families.” Hicks highlighted the commitment of both past and present scholarship recipients, celebrating their determination to advance their education.
The J.B. Hunt scholarships are available to children and grandchildren of employees who are attending or preparing to attend accredited colleges or vocational schools. Each scholarship provides $2,500 annually and is renewable for up to three years, contingent on maintaining a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has awarded over $1.2 million to J.B. Hunt employee families. This year’s scholarship recipients hail from 25 states, including Taylor Schultz from Springdale, Arkansas, who is pursuing a degree in finance. Schultz noted, “This scholarship represents more than financial aid. 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 from Chicago, another recipient who is studying radiology technology, shared that the scholarship highlights the empowering role of education and validates her commitment to the radiology field.
Looking forward, J.B. Hunt plans to continue this impactful scholarship program into its fourth year, collaborating with Scholarship America to broaden educational access through fundraising and scholarship distribution.
J.B. Hunt’s ongoing efforts reflect its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting community initiatives in health care, veterans’ support, education, and crisis management, aligning with its core corporate values.
Source: The Trucker
