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.
Complete the 2013 Scholars Application
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
For more information, please contact 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, Poster Session 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:
- Undergraduate or graduate APICS student member
- Must be enrolled full time during the Fall 2013 semester (comparable to 12 credits/semester for an undergraduate student and 9 credits/semester for a graduate student)
- Age 18 by September 27, 2013
- Apply by the deadline of June 14, 2013
Selections will be based on the following criteria:
- College Major
- APICS Membership Length
- Leadership Experience during College
- APICS Student Chapter Board Positions
Complete the 2013 Scholars Application