Professional Development Scholarship

IDDBA supports and encourages aspiring and experienced professionals on their paths to building credentials for a successful future.

Our scholarships help young people preparing for the road ahead as well as professionals who have chosen to venture down a new road or just build on past accomplishments. The Professional Development Scholarship is for non-degree programs that contribute to professional growth and education for those currently working for IDDBA members.

Scholarship applicants are required to:

Must work at least 20 hours per week for an IDDBA member company and have been employed at that company for at least 6 months.
Must not be enrolled in a degree program.
Reimburse tuition/cost of course up to $500 per course and a maximum of $1,000 annually (year runs July 1 – June 30).
Must complete course with a grade of C or above or provide a certificate of completion.
Application must be received within two months of the completion of the course.
A short personal statement required.

For additional information or inquiries, contact us at 608-310-5000 or scholarships@iddba.org.

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Professional-Development-Scholarship-recipient testimonial

“What I love most about working at Lowes Foods is the collaborative environment and the company’s dedication to supporting the hopes and goals of its hosts. This current program is helping to build my business acumen, so I can partner that with my education experience to best serve in my role as an Instructional Designer. I’m thrilled for the opportunity to apply my learning each day in my role.”

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