Global transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss awarded Rutgers Business School freshman Ava Shertenlieb in New Jersey its Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Shertenlieb is currently balancing her academic studies while working and building a foundation in business and supply chain disciplines; her academic focus and commitment to the field were key factors in the selection process.
Started in 2020, the scholarship program was designed by Gebrüder Weiss to support students pursuing careers in supply chain management and logistics and to lower financial barriers to education; the company initially pledged a $25,000 gift to the Rutgers University Foundation. Gebrüder Weiss renewed its scholarship program with Rutgers for another five years in June 2025, committing $5,000 per year over the next five years. "We launched our scholarship program at Rutgers to open doors to supply chain careers," said Gebrüder Weiss North America CEO Mark McCullough.
Rutgers' supply chain management undergraduate program is ranked among the top five in North America by Gartner, with 82% of graduates accepting job offers before leaving school. "As supply chains continue to evolve, our students are preparing to lead with both analytical and practical expertise; partnerships with organizations like Gebrüder Weiss provide meaningful support that helps students fully engage in their academic and professional development," said Lei Lei, Dean of Rutgers Business School. Full-time undergraduate students enrolled at Rutgers Business School may apply for the scholarship through the university's financial aid process; recipients are selected annually by Rutgers based on academic performance, career focus, and demonstrated commitment to the field.
Gebrüder Weiss is a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air and sea freight and logistics, and is the world's oldest transport company with a history that dates back more than 500 years; the family-owned company employs more than 8,600 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The company created the Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship program in partnership with DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, and Rutgers Business School; it prioritizes those who are first in their families to attend college and those who champion the role of women in business, committed to nurturing future leaders who can bring change and innovation to the industry.
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Key Takeaways:
1. Gebrüder Weiss awarded Rutgers Business School freshman Ava Shertenlieb its Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year
2. The scholarship program, started in 2020, was renewed for another five years in June 2025 with a commitment of $5,000 per year over the next five years
3. Rutgers' supply chain management undergraduate program ranks among the top five in North America by Gartner, with 82% of graduates accepting job offers before graduation
4. Gebrüder Weiss, with a history spanning more than 500 years, is the world's oldest transport company employing more than 8,600 people worldwide with 180 company-owned locations
5. The scholarship program operates in partnership with DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, and Rutgers Business School, aiming to increase diversity in the supply chain sector
