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Learn More About the APICS Scholars Education Program

The APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation offers graduate and undergraduate APICS student members the opportunity to attend the APICS International Conference & Expo, build a network of contacts, and learn more about the supply chain and operations management industry. 

Each year, APICS members make the APICS Scholars Education Program a success. 

Participate as an APICS Scholar 

  • Receive a special conference rate and stipend
  • Make valuable contacts with operations management professionals.
  • Learn real-world applications and solutions.
  • Be more prepared to enter the workforce after graduation.

Apply to be an APICS Scholar.

Be an APICS Scholars coordinator 

Bring insight and experience to students attending the APICS International Conference & Expo. 

Apply to be an APICS Scholar Coordinator today.

Give back as a mentor 

Mentors are assigned an individual scholar to meet with and work with during the conference: 
  • Share knowledge and experiences with future operations management professionals.
  • Help shape a student's education and career goals. 
  • Earn credit toward APICS certification maintenance.
  • Help your APICS Scholar build professional networks with other scholars and professionals.
  • Acquaint your scholar with APICS from a professional perspective by sharing information about APICS resources, educational programs, and leadership opportunities. 

Apply to be an APICS Scholar Mentor today.

Lend support as a donor 

Contribute to the career growth of APICS future leaders by making a donation or facilitating a donation through your company. 

Individuals, companies, APICS chapters and districts, and conference exhibitors may
  • sponsor a specific student or school to become a scholar by making a $1,200 donation
  • sponsor two students or schools by making a $2,000 donation
  • add additional scholars or schools by donating $1,000 each. 
  • designate a scholar or school by indicating the student or school's name on the donation form. 
The APICS Scholars Education Program is funded through tax-deductible donations to the APICS E&R Foundation.

Make a donation today.

  • APICS Scholars topics of interest
  • Learn more about the benefits of becoming an APICS Scholars Program participant.
  • Learn more about being a scholar coordinator.
  • Learn more about mentoring.
  • Make a donation. Complete the donation form and mail it along with your check to:

    APICS Scholars Education Program
    c/o E&R Foundation, Inc.
    8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000
    Chicago, IL 60631 USA
  • Learn more about the APICS E&R Foundation.
  • Questions? Contact scholars@apics.org.