Penn State Smeal students awarded supply chain scholarships
Four Penn State Smeal College of Business supply chain students were awarded scholarships at the 120th annual dinner of the Traffic Club of Pittsburgh.
Garrett Callenberger, a fourth-year supply chain and information systems major; Hannah Pais, a fourth-year supply chain and information systems major with minors in economics and real estate analysis and development certificate; Alivia Clawson, a third-year supply chain and information systems major with a minor in information systems management; and Megan Merola, a third-year supply chain and information systems major, each received a $7,500 scholarship.
“We’re very grateful for the Traffic Club of Pittsburgh for continuing their commitment of investing in the future generation of supply chain leaders,” said Callenberger. "Their investments allow for an extended professional network, greater opportunities to develop, and an easier transition into full-time work."
All 10 scholarship winners were invited to the annual dinner, which was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh on March 21. The keynote speaker for the evening was Charlie Batch, former NFL quarterback turned tech entrepreneur and community advocate.
Scholarship recipients are granted a two-year membership to the Traffic Club of Pittsburgh. Through the program, scholarship applicants have gone on to find employment, internships, and additional networking opportunities with leading companies and executives who are Traffic Club sponsors.
Traffic Club membership is open to anyone involved in transportation. It aims to foster the exchange of ideas and information among members through both business and social gatherings, facilitating interaction between shippers, receivers, and transportation companies to advance and refine their industry knowledge. The club’s merit-based scholarship program is one of their prime events held during the year, with over $850,000 having been awarded to college students since the program’s inception.
