The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program is a national program offered to students enrolled in an accredited supply chain management program that offers tuition assistance, executive and junior mentoring as well as networking opportunities.
Scholarship Details
- December graduates may receive $7,500
- April or May graduates may receive $15,000
- Award funds may be used for educational expenses, including tuition, books, computer needs, and living expenses
- Recipients are paired with an Executive Mentor working in supply management
- Recipients are also paired with a Junior Mentor who previously received the scholarship
- Richter Scholars are invited to attend the Institute for Supply Management Annual International Conference and Gala
- Recipients have additional opportunities to network with leaders in the supply management field
- The scholarship has been awarded to more than 150 students from 26 universities across the United States
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled full time in an accredited supply chain management curriculum
- Must be a senior during the approaching academic year
- Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada or possess a valid green card
- Must be available to attend the Institute for Supply Management Annual International Conference and Gala
- Must be willing to sign an agreement stating that scholarship funds will be used for educational expenses, including eligible living expenses
Application Process
- Complete the R. Gene Richter Scholarship application form.
- Submit a current résumé.
- Provide unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
- Complete an essay describing how you have led or worked within a group to achieve a common goal.
- Complete an essay describing an ethical dilemma you faced and how you resolved it.
- Complete an essay explaining why you chose the field of supply chain management.
- Submit the completed application and all required supporting materials according to the scholarship program's instructions.
The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program was established and named in memory of R. Gene Richter, who was a galvanizing force in the field of procurement. The program was established by the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in 2004. In 2008, the Richter Foundation partnered with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) to expand the Foundation's scholarship program into the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management.
