EMDA Professional Development Scholarship
Investing in the People Who Move Our Industry Forward
Continued learning strengthens the people—and the businesses—behind equipment distribution. EMDA’s scholarship supports professional growth within our member community.
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2026 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations, Sean Robinson!
Purchasing Manager
Westward Parts Services Ltd.
Sean is using his EMDA Professional Development Scholarship to pursue the MBA Essentials program through the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, strengthening his leadership and business skills.
With more than 21 years of experience in supply chain management, product development, purchasing, and category management, Sean brings a commitment to strong supplier partnerships, developing people, and continuous improvement.
We’re proud to support his next step in professional growth and the expertise he brings to our industry.
“I'm excited to start the MBA Essentials program from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. It's a great program that should help me grow within Westward Parts.”— Sean Robinson · Westward Parts Services Ltd.
Learning That Supports Your Business
About the Scholarship
Established in 2019, the EMDA Scholarship Program helps member companies and their people advance their careers and professional development. Financial assistance supports degrees, licenses, and certificates that contribute to professional growth and benefit employers.
Build Business Skills
Support learning that helps people take on new responsibilities and contribute more to their companies.
Develop Your People
Connect professional development with the knowledge and capabilities your business needs.
Strengthen Our Industry
Invest in continued learning among the people who support equipment distribution.
Planning Your Next Step
Interested in a Future Scholarship?
The 2026 award has been announced. Contact EMDA for information about future application dates, eligibility, and program requirements.
Ask About the ScholarshipCeleste Lindsey · EMDA Executive Director
Celeste@emda.net · (319) 354-5156
Published Program Guidelines
- Open to owners, staff, employees, and dependents of EMDA member companies.
- The published 2026 guidelines list Distributor, Representative, and Associate member categories. Contact EMDA to confirm eligibility for a future cycle.
- Members worldwide are encouraged to apply.
- Each member firm may submit one application per year.
- Current Scholarship Committee members and their immediate families are not eligible.
Award amounts are discretionary. Future dates and requirements should be confirmed with EMDA.
2026 application form (past cycle)
Our Scholarship Community
Recognizing Our 2025 Recipient
We continue to celebrate the professional growth of past scholarship recipients and the people building their futures through continued learning.
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Explore the connections, educational programs, and business opportunities available through our member community.
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Applications for EMDA's 2026 Scholarship Program is now open!
The EMDA Scholarship Program, established in 2019, is designed to support EMDA member companies and their employees in advancing their careers and personal development. This program offers financial assistance to those pursuing Degrees, Licenses, or Certificates that contribute to their professional growth and benefit their employers.
Eligibility Highlights:
Open to owners, staff, employees, and dependents of EMDA member companies.
Available to all member categories: Distributor, Representative, and Associate.
Not limited to the U.S. – EMDA members worldwide are encouraged to apply.
Each EMDA member firm may submit one application per year.
Important Notes:
Current members of the Scholarship Committee and their immediate families are not eligible to apply.
The scholarship award amount is discretionary and will be announced alongside the winner.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
For questions or more information, contact the EMDA office or email Celeste at Celeste@emda.net.
EMDA Scholarship Program
Future Funded: You Could Be the 2026 Scholarship Winner
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Future Funded: You Could Be the 2026 Scholarship Winner 〰️
