Scholarship
Leading the Future of Supply Chain
The Southern California CSCMP Roundtable is proud to award scholarships to outstanding students pursuing careers in logistics, supply chain management, and related fields.
Scholarship
Leading the Future of Supply Chain
The Southern California CSCMP Roundtable is proud to award scholarships to outstanding students pursuing careers in logistics, supply chain management, and related fields.
Scholarship Overview
Supporting Future Supply Chain Leaders
The Southern California CSCMP Roundtable awards annual scholarships to students in the fields of logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and analytics. While the total amount and number of scholarships varies, we’re committed to supporting the educational journey of future supply chain professionals.
Dave Evans Memorial Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship will always be available and awarded to one distinguished undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates exceptional potential in the supply chain field.
Scholarship Overview
Supporting Future
Supply Chain Leaders
The Southern California CSCMP Roundtable awards annual scholarships to students in the fields of logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and analytics. While the total amount and number of scholarships varies, we’re committed to supporting the educational journey of future supply chain professionals.
Dave Evans Memorial Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship will always be available and awarded to one distinguished undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates exceptional potential in the supply chain field.
Deadline for scholarship applications is March 2nd, 2026!
Scholarship winners will be honored and recognized at our CSCMP Leaders in Supply Chain event March 26th, 2026!
Deadline for scholarship applications is March 2nd, 2026!
Scholarship winners will be honored and recognized at our CSCMP Leaders in Supply Chain event March 26th, 2026!
QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility requirements apply to all applicants:
Academic Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
- Attending a Southern California college or university
- Pursuing studies in business, engineering, economics, or public policy
Geographic Coverage
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County
- Ventura County
Career Focus
- Operations management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Data Analytics
Important Eligibility Notes
- Applicants must be current CSCMP members
- Previous scholarship recipients (excluding travel awards to attend EDGE) are not eligible
- Must demonstrate genuine interest in supply chain career path
- All application materials must be received by the specified deadline
QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility requirements apply to all applicants:
Academic Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
- Attending a Southern California college or university
- Pursuing studies in business, engineering, economics, or public policy
Geographic Coverage
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County
- Ventura County
Career Focus
- Operations management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Data Analytics
Important Eligibility Notes
- Applicants must be current CSCMP members
- Previous scholarship recipients (excluding travel awards to attend EDGE) are not eligible
- Must demonstrate genuine interest in supply chain career path
- All application materials must be received by the specified deadline
PROCESS
Application Requirements
Submit the following three documents to complete your scholarship application:
1
Professional Resume
Submit a current, comprehensive resume that highlights:
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Contact Information
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Academic information: school, major, expected graduation date, GPA (if relevant), relevant coursework (especially courses related to business, management, supply chain, logistics, analytics, operations, manufacturing engineering, or economics)
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Work experience: internships, part-time jobs, or full-time work (especially if related to the above fields), with brief descriptions of responsibilities and accomplishments
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Volunteer experience, campus involvement, leadership roles, extracurricular activities (e.g., clubs, student organizations, community service, projects)
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Skills relevant to the field (e.g., data analysis, supply-chain software/tools, logistics knowledge, project management, leadership, communication, etc.)
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Any awards, honors, or recognitions (scholastic, extracurricular, work-related)
2
Letter of Application
Maximum 2 pages covering:
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Includes your contact information
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Introduces yourself and your academic pathway (school, major, planned graduation)
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Explains your interest in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, analytics, or related field, and why you want to build a career in that domain
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Highlight your relevant academic, work, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences that demonstrate commitment, initiative, leadership, teamwork, or other qualities pertinent to supply-chain careers and connects your past experiences or achievements to your future goals.
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Explains how the scholarship will help you progress academically and professionally (e.g., allow participation in events, shorten financial burden, enable internships, support skill development)
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Optionally, reflects on obstacles or challenges overcome (if relevant), showing perseverance, resilience, and motivation
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Maintains a formal, clear tone; avoids slang; is well-organized and proofread carefully (grammar, spelling, structure).
3
Letter of Recommendation
Must be forwarded directly by the recommender on official letterhead from someone who knows you well, such as a professor, employer, supervisor, or volunteer coordinator.
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Identify the recommender and their relationship to you (how long, in what context: class, work, project, volunteer, etc.)
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Describe qualities, strengths, and character traits of the applicant that make you well-suited for the scholarship and a future in supply chain (e.g., leadership, initiative, teamwork, analytical skills, problem-solving, reliability, professionalism) with concrete examples and anecdotes
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Reference specific instances when/where you demonstrated those qualities: e.g., success in coursework, performance in a project or internship, leadership in group settings, volunteer work, initiative under pressure, growth over time
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Include a clear endorsement, explaining why you are a good fit for the scholarship and how you are likely to succeed in your field or your studies
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Provide their contact information for follow-up if needed.
PROCESS
Application Requirements
Submit the following three documents to complete your scholarship application:
1
Professional Resume
Submit a current, comprehensive resume that highlights:
-
Contact Information
-
Academic information: school, major, expected graduation date, GPA (if relevant), relevant coursework (especially courses related to business, management, supply chain, logistics, analytics, operations, manufacturing engineering, or economics)
-
Work experience: internships, part-time jobs, or full-time work (especially if related to the above fields), with brief descriptions of responsibilities and accomplishments
-
Volunteer experience, campus involvement, leadership roles, extracurricular activities (e.g., clubs, student organizations, community service, projects)
-
Skills relevant to the field (e.g., data analysis, supply-chain software/tools, logistics knowledge, project management, leadership, communication, etc.)
-
Any awards, honors, or recognitions (scholastic, extracurricular, work-related)
2
Letter of Application
Maximum 2 pages covering:
-
Includes your contact information
-
Introduces yourself and your academic pathway (school, major, planned graduation)
-
Explains your interest in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, analytics, or related field, and why you want to build a career in that domain
-
Highlight your relevant academic, work, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences that demonstrate commitment, initiative, leadership, teamwork, or other qualities pertinent to supply-chain careers and connects your past experiences or achievements to your future goals.
-
Explains how the scholarship will help you progress academically and professionally (e.g., allow participation in events, shorten financial burden, enable internships, support skill development)
-
Optionally, reflects on obstacles or challenges overcome (if relevant), showing perseverance, resilience, and motivation
-
Maintains a formal, clear tone; avoids slang; is well-organized and proofread carefully (grammar, spelling, structure).
3
Letter of Recommendation
Must be forwarded directly by the recommender on official letterhead from someone who knows you well, such as a professor, employer, supervisor, or volunteer coordinator.
-
Identify the recommender and their relationship to you (how long, in what context: class, work, project, volunteer, etc.)
-
Describe qualities, strengths, and character traits of the applicant that make you well-suited for the scholarship and a future in supply chain (e.g., leadership, initiative, teamwork, analytical skills, problem-solving, reliability, professionalism) with concrete examples and anecdotes
-
Reference specific instances when/where you demonstrated those qualities: e.g., success in coursework, performance in a project or internship, leadership in group settings, volunteer work, initiative under pressure, growth over time
-
Include a clear endorsement, explaining why you are a good fit for the scholarship and how you are likely to succeed in your field or your studies
-
Provide their contact information for follow-up if needed.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & INQUIRIES
CSCMP SOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
All scholarship application materials and inquiries should be submitted via email.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & INQUIRIES
CSCMP SOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
All scholarship application materials and inquiries should be submitted via email.