English Español Português 1.586.771.1881 | Customer Login 2021 STEM SCHOLARSHIP You are here: Home / Company / 2021 STEM Scholarship STEM COLLEGE STUDENTS – EARN A SCHOLARSHIP! Each year Ultimation Industries, LLC awards a scholarship to students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs in accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. The scholarship is a merit based award of $1,500 per year for the most innovative idea in a material handling area selected each year by the company. 2021 SCHOLARSHIP FOCUS AREA – CONVEYORS FOR VERTICAL FARMING The 2021 scholarship will be awarded to a student that can demonstrate innovative ideas and systems for the use of conveyors within vertical farming systems. As additional background, material handling systems for vertical farming operations generally follow either a horizontal (sliding) format or a vertical (hanging tower) format. In the horizontal format systems, vegetables and other products are grown in trays which are up to 5′ x 5′ in size. The trays move in and out of vertical storage racks. Conveyors that move them are typically gravity roller conveyors, flowrail systems and powered roller conveyors. In the vertical hanging format systems, the plants are grown in pods held within vertical hanging towers. The towers may be up to 20′ tall, and generally hang from a motorized, power and free or hand push overhead conveyor. Submissions may be in both written and graphic form. ELIGIBILITY Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities only You must be enrolled in and majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Match) discipline Students must be high school graduates and may be asked to provide transcripts and proof of high school diploma Students must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of the United States and may be asked to provide proof of residence The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. High School students are not eligible Employees and children of employees of Ultimation Industries, LLC are not eligible to win DEADLINE AND AWARD PROCESS All entries must be received by December 15, 2021. Winners will be notified by January 11, 2022. The winners will be selected based on the quality of the submission in relation to the scholarship focus area. The panel selecting the winner is comprised of employees of Ultimation Industries, LLC. All materials submitted become the property of Ultimation Industries, LLC. Our committee reserves the right to verify the accuracy of any information received or obtained related to the applicant. ARE YOU LOCATED OUTSIDE THE USA? Stop. Do not submit an application. Unfortunately you will not be considered. Name * College Enrolled At * Are you presently living in the United States? * If you are not presently living in the United States: STOP, your application will not be considered. Email * Phone * Address * City * State/Province * Zip/Postal Code * Tell us about your conveyors for vertical farming idea in as much detail as you like * I have read and agree to the scholarship program rules * Yes Verification Please enter any two digits * Example: 12 ABOUT US Our History Our Team Our Customers Jervis B Webb and Ultimation STEM Scholarship Our Technology Conveyor Types and Uses NAVIGATION Conveyors Online Store About Us Gallery Blog and News from Ultimation Contact Us CALL US 1.586.771.1881 CONTACT US Request a consultation Certified Women Business Enterprise Copyright © 2021 Ultimation Industries, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Returns and Refunds Policy Terms of Sale Privacy Policy Hello, we need to let you know that By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Thanks! OKLearn more