The James Greathouse APICS Certification Professional Scholarship supports individuals who are seeking the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations.
All scholarships for 2012 have been awarded. Applications for 2013 scholarships will be accepted beginning in May, 2013.
Scholarship award
Scholarship recipients are provided vouchers for APICS CPIM or CSCP courseware and exams. The certification must be completed within two years of the scholarship award.
This scholarship honors the legacy of James Greathouse, CPIM, who began serving the APICS Certification Committee in 1994 and chaired from 2006 until his death in 2010.
Greathouse was a supporter of APICS certification and the role certification plays in advancing the careers of operations and supply chain management professionals. His support was demonstrated by his volunteer leadership and his long career at Parker Hannifin, where he mentored many professionals and supported their pursuit of APICS certification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the James Greathouse APICS Certification Professional Scholarship, the candidate must
- be an APICS member in good standing
- be employed as an operations management or supply chain professional with a minimum of five years of experience
- provide a letter indicating support of candidate's pursuit of APICS certification from employer.