2026 Annual Forum and Products Exposition Scholarship

NIGP is providing members with a scholarship to attend our 2026 Annual Forum and Products Exposition. This scholarship is intended for individuals who might not otherwise be able to attend due to limited funding. We are so grateful to our government partner, Sourcewell, for supporting NIGP’s mission to develop, support, and promote our members. 

Applicants may choose to apply for one of the following scholarships: 

1. In-Person Forum – Columbus, Ohio | August 23–26, 2026 
   This scholarship covers the registration fee at the early-bird rate of $1,015. 

OR 

2. Virtual Forum | August 23–26, 2026 
   This scholarship covers the registration fee at the early-bird rate of $345. 

Important Note: Please wait to register for Forum 2026 until you have received notification of your scholarship application status. Notifications will be sent by February 6, 2026. 

The NIGP Annual Forum is the largest North American educational conference designed exclusively for public procurement professionals. Individuals are eligible for this NIGP scholarship if they meet the following criteria: 

• Be a member of NIGP National (agency or individual) in good standing. 
• Have not received any of the following NIGP scholarship awards (scholarships for Learning Labs and VCON are excluded): 
  • 2025 Forum Scholarship (In-person or Virtual) 
  • 2025 - 2026 Leadership Summit (Edge or Impact Scholarship) 
  • 2025 - 2026 Career Development Scholarship (previously Professional Development) 

The deadline to submit applications is January 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Click here to begin your application.