The Stanley D. Zemansky Educational Aid Program

The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc.'s Stanley D. Zemansky Education Aid Program was established to provide educational opportunities for training and professional development to public purchasing professionals seeking a public purchasing career. MPPA is dedicated to advancing the professional goals of individuals in, or seeking a career in, public procurement, thereby increasing their competency, enhancing their career opportunities and improving the quality of their professional life.

This a year-round program that provides financial aid for courses, programs, and seminars related to public procurement, contracting, materials management, inventory control, specifications development, contract administration, contract negotiations, and other related subjects. This program applies to all areas of educational opportunities.

Eligibility and Application Requirements:

• Applicant must be an active, current, regular member.
• Application must be signed by member's immediate supervisor validating claim of non-reimbursement by member's agency. If the application is submitted online, an email from the supervisor/organization must be submitted attesting to the fact that their agency will not approve/reimburse.
• Application must be submitted to the Education Chairperson at least 30 days prior to the actual class/ seminar.

Restrictions:

• Members will only be allowed financial aid once, per twelve (12) month  period if approved.
• Applications received within 30 days of actual registration deadline of a class/ seminar will not be considered.

Visit this link to download the paper application: Zemansky Scholarship Instructions and Application 

To complete this application online, please visit: Stanley D. Zemansky Scholarship

Upon receipt of the completed Application, the Education Chairperson shall review the Application for content and compliance. Once approved by the Education Chairperson, the application will be forwarded to a Committee consisting of the Education Chair and the MPPA Officers. If the Application is approved, the Chairperson shall forward the request for education aid to the Treasurer so that a check may be issued to the Payee indicated on the Application. If Payee is the Applicant and not the Sponsor or Host Chapter, proof of payment to the Sponsor or Host Chapter must be submitted with the Application.

If denied, the member shall be so notified in writing by the Education Chairperson as to the reason(s) for the denial.

The Education Chairperson shall maintain a record of all members approved for education aid and shall report such to the Board of Directors.