Every year, student volunteers are needed to assist with logistics at CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference. The Southern California Roundtable will sponsor one student to attend the conference so that (s)he can take advantage of this unique opportunity. Benefits include:

• Round trip transportation to Denver and a stipend
• Shared hotel accommodations and meals 
• Student welcome dinner and reception 
• Ability to attend sessions when not assisting conference planners (approximately 50% of your time) 
• Networking opportunities to connect with professionals from around the globe

• Participation in the CSCMP Recruitment Day
• Placement in a CSCMP Sponsored Resume Bank
• Introduction to the CSCMP organization on an intimate level
• Real-world experience
• Conference-wide recognition for their efforts

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students from a Southern California college or university (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura Counties) pursuing studies in business, engineering, economics, public policy, and related disciplines and with a demonstrated interest in supply chain management, logistics, transportation, distribution, or closely related field are eligible to apply. The winner must be in Denver from October 19 - October 23, 2013. Previous Roundtable travel scholarship winners are ineligible to apply.

All students must be student members of CSCMP or become a member prior to the conference. Student memberships are $35; applications can be found at: http://cscmp.org/membership/member-benefits.asp. Scholarship recipients will be asked to make a presentation on their conference experience at a meeting of the CSCMP Southern California Roundtable at a later date.

To Apply: Email a two-page statement of interest and a current CV to the address below outlining your academic and work history and how conference attendance will contribute to your overall academic and/or professional goals. Statements must contain complete contact information. Send materials to:

Dr. Thomas O’Brien, Director of Research Center for International Trade and Transportation, California State University, Long Beach 1000 Studebaker, #3, Long Beach CA 90815 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Materials must be received by May 10, 2013. Email submission only. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (www.cscmp.org) is the preeminent worldwide professional association dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research and knowledge on supply chain management. With over 8,500 members representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia from 67 countries, CSCMP members are the leading practitioners and authorities in the fields of logistics and supply chain management.