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Participate in the APICS Scholars Education Program
"Attending the APICS 2008 International Conference was a very motivating experience for which I am very grateful. I learned a lot about APICS' education, certification programs, volunteer opportunities, and the members and volunteers that make it all possible"
Stephanie Beron
University of Indianapolis
October 2008
The APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation offers student members of APICS the opportunity to experience the APICS International Conference & Expo by attending educational sessions, networking events, and visiting the exposition.
Students have the opportunity to explore careers in the operations and supply chain management fields first-hand through contact with professionals in their field.
Program Objectives:
- Provide a positive APICS experience for students who attend conference
- Develop advocates for APICS and the APICS scholar program who share their experiences with others
- Enhance the development of the future leaders of APICS
Apply today.
For more information, please e-mail scholars@apics.org.
Benefits
Aside from the opportunity to experience the conference and network with active, operations management professionals, scholars receive the following benefits:
- Complimentary conference registration
- Hotel accommodations
- $200 stipend
- Reserved seating at general session presentations
- Opportunities to meet general session speakers
- Professional APICS member as your mentor
- Networking opportunities with Industry Professionals
- Conference-geared student programs such as the Head of the Class Competition and Volunteer Leadeship Workshop student tracks.
* Additional costs for travel and some meals are the responsibility of the scholar.
Requirements
To become a scholar, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Graduate or undergraduate APICS student member
- Must be enrolled full time during the Fall 2010 semester (comparable to 12 credits/semester)
- Age 18 by October 16, 2010
- Apply by the deadline of May 31, 2010.
Selections will be based on the following criteria:
- College Major
- APICS Membership Length
- Leadership Experience during College
- APICS Student Chapter Board Positions
2009 APICS Head of the Class Competition
View here to see the winners from the 2009 APICS Head of the Class Competition.