Young Professionals Scholarship Application

In an effort to advance the knowledge of young employee benefits professionals and encourage their future participation as volunteers in the benefits industry, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS) have created a scholarship opportunity.


Submit this form by August 1, 2025. Questions? Please email Teri Dougherty at tdougherty@ifebp.org or call 262-373-7630.

NOMINEE - Person to Receive the Scholarship

Must be employed full- or part-time by a professional service provider, a multiemployer trust fund (as administrative staff), or a single employer plan sponsor member of the International Foundation or ISCEBS.

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Preference for those with less than five years of experience in the benefits field.

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Must be age 35 or under to apply for this scholarship.

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Preference for those with demonstrated interest in benefits and potential for future engagement with the International Foundation or ISCEBS AND who have not previously attended an International Foundation or ISCEBS conference.


Course participation (e.g. CEBS®, Certificate Series, online learning) is encouraged and will not disqualify applicant from consideration.

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Nominator - Must be a member of the International Foundation or ISCEBS

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The scholar must be nominated by a member of the International Foundation or ISCEBS who is a professional service provider, a multiemployer trust fund or a single employer plan sponsor.

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The nominator must accompany the winner (or designate another person from the member organization) to serve as a guide and mentor for the scholarship winner. Conference registration fee and travel/hotel expenses for the nominator are not included in the scholarship.