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The Best Gift
December 26, 2007
I was at a Toastmasters meeting the other night when the Table Topic Master asked the question, “What is the best gift you have ever received?”
A friend of mine was called to the podium to answer this question. He had come to the United States four years ago from India. He had received his bachelor’s degree in India and wanted to study in the United States. His best gift was a scholarship. He could not afford the cost of school in the US. He was so honored to receive such a gift. To be able to continue his education he felt was indeed a blessing and the best gift he ever received.
I was reading an article in Purchasing, dating back to September 2005 titled More pencils, books forecast in supply chain. The subhead was “Academic and corporate supply chain organizations partner to prepare the managers of tomorrow.” At the end of the article it listed universities that offer supply chain management degrees. Even though this was only back in 2005, many more universities now provide this program.
“Looking for a scholarship in supply chain?” is another section in the article. It lists the Institute for Supply Management website as a resource. The ISM's 20 affiliates that offer scholarships.
I am a member of ISM-Dallas that offers three scholarships a term. I have talked to students at the University of North Texas that receive scholarships from ISM-Dallas. A $1,000.00 scholarship may not seem like much, but when you are going to school and having to work, this could buy all of your books for a semester. When I have attended the awards luncheon, there are scholarships in all amounts.
At the last luncheon, I met a man and his wife that had a very successful business in Fort Worth. He and his wife had set up a scholarship fund. He felt the education and training he had received at the university had helped him become successful.
Besides offering scholarships, many companies today have supply chain intern programs and part time positions for college students. Do we really stop and think how this can help a students dream come true? There are examples of the success of these programs in the supply chain organizations all over the country.
At the end of the day, there are a myriad of charities and programs to donate your time and effor to. Whatever your choice might be, you are helping others. As we head into 2008, let's all try to remember that it is more blessed to give than receive.
Posted by Mary Walker on December 26, 2007 | Comments (0)