Penn State Smeal SCIS Student Named 2025 R. Gene Richter Scholar
Schrenk, a third-year supply chain and information systems major with minors in international business and information systems management, was one of six students selected nationwide for this prestigious honor. Since the scholarship’s inception in 2004, more than 145 students from 30 universities across the United States who have received this award.
She will be recognized at an executive luncheon and the ISM Gala on June 2 at ISM World 2025, the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida. The scholarship includes up to $15,000 in tuition assistance.
“I am incredibly honored and grateful to be selected as a 2025 recipient of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship,” Schrenk said. “This scholarship provides $15,000 in tuition assistance, executive and peer mentoring, and valuable networking opportunities, including attendance at the 2025 ISM International Conference in Orlando. Being recognized among a select group of scholars from across the country is truly humbling, and I’m excited to grow both personally and professionally through this incredible program.”
She added, “Thank you to the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program and its founders for this meaningful support. I look forward to traveling to Orlando for the conference and can’t wait to see what the future holds!”
The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program was established by the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation, a private family foundation with devotion to community service. The program identifies future leaders in supply chain management and supports them through tuition assistance, executive mentoring, peer mentoring, and networking opportunities.
