CONECT 

The CONECT organization will award two scholarships sponsored through the generous donations of our members at CONECT conferences. This scholarship is open to all majors; preference will be given to Supply Chain and logistics related majors. 

A.N. Deringer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of deceased Deringer employees who exemplified the company’s core values. In business for over 100 years, Deringer remembers many colleagues who brought passion and enthusiasm and a high degree of accountability and expertise to their work, as well as those that found innovative solutions for valued clients. This annual scholarship seeks to recognize a student who possesses and wishes to apply those same attributes to his/her future studies and career. 

Boston Foreign Commerce Club Scholarship Award

This award is sponsored by the longest running industry group in New England with a mission to encourage discussion and cooperation in pursuit of their members’ endeavors in transportation, logistics planning, and other services associated with foreign commerce. In the spirit of their mission statement, the Board of Directors have graciously collaborated with the CONECT Scholarship Program for this award. Open to all majors.

Dimerco Express Group Award

This award is sponsored by Asia’s premier logistics provider. Started from a single location in Taiwan in 1971, Dimerco now serves customers from 150+ Dimerco offices, 80 contract logistics operations, and 200+ strategic partner agents throughout China, India, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. As a large, multi-national company, Dimerco is committed to improving the quality of life in all communities where the company operates. Open to all majors.

Gemini Shippers Association Award

This award was established by Gemini Shippers Association’s Management team who are very committed to higher education. The organization is a “not for profit” group that has been established for nearly 100 years. The association’s membership consists of many consumer products companies and its goals include the aggressive negotiation of global ocean transportation contracts and space allocation. This award is geared to a business related major.

The Janel Group Scholarship Award

This award is sponsored by Janel Group, a full-service logistics provider founded in 1974. From our start as a single-office operation to a nationwide network, our growth has been driven by exceptional service, teamwork, and a commitment to empowering people. We’re proud to support this scholarship as part of our mission to invest in the next generation and help them chart their own course for success. This scholarship is open to all business majors; preference will be given to supply chain and logistics related majors.

Contact Susan Beland if your company would like to sponsor a scholarship.