Full Tuition Funding Available for Women Pursuing Graduate Degrees in Supply Chain Management
Benjy Kantor | MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Cambridge, MA - The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) and AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education), an industry-leading organization for senior-level women in supply chain, are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Advancing Women through Education (AWE) MIT Fellowship for the MIT Supply Chain Management (SCM) Class of 2026. This prestigious fellowship will provide full tuition funding for two outstanding women: one from the residential SCM student cohort and one from the blended SCM student cohort.
All eligible applicants to the program for the MIT SCM Class of 2026 are considered for this award upon completion of their program application. Those hoping to be considered are encouraged to apply by the round two deadline of January 31, 2025, for the residential cohort, and the round one deadline of January 10, 2025, for the blended cohort. This fellowship is designed to support and empower women in the supply chain and logistics field who are applying to the MIT SCM master’s program.
We are excited to once again launch the AWE MIT Fellowship for the MIT SCM applicants. This fellowship not only supports women in advancing their careers but also fosters diversity and innovation in the supply chain field,” says Maria Jesus Saenz, Executive Director of the MIT SCM Program.
The MIT SCM program offers specialized training for early-career professionals seeking advanced education in supply chain management. The residential program is tailored for those who prefer an in-person learning experience, and is offered over a course of 10 months on the MIT campus in Cambridge, while the blended program offers a combination of online and on-campus coursework with 5 months on campus. Both tracks are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global supply chain industry.
To be eligible for the AWE MIT Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a woman working in the supply chain and/or logistics field.
- Apply to the MIT SCM master's program.
- Have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience (3-7 years preferred).
- Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and leadership potential.
Prospective candidates must indicate their interest in the AWE MIT Fellowship within their MIT SCM application. MIT will review all eligible applications and forward the top finalists to AWESOME for final selection.
Our collaboration with MIT CTL through the AWE MIT Fellowship aims to develop and empower the next generation of female supply chain talent. This initiative directly aligns with our mission to advance and transform the future of supply chain leadership, and we are so honored to partner with an institution like MIT,” says Michelle Dilley, CEO of AWESOME.
Olivia Morton, a recipient of the AWE MIT Fellowship for the blended cohort class of 2025, shared her experience: "Collaborating with and learning from other female supply chain leaders in cross-functional roles is an incredible opportunity and will foster critical dialogue, interaction, and community. Being a recipient of the AWE MIT Fellowship Award serves as a catalyst for leading global organizational change in a cohesive supportive environment."
The recipients of the fellowship will be announced in early 2025, and the awardees will commence their SCM studies in August 2025. They will also attend the AWESOME Symposium in 2026 to share their experiences and future aspirations in the supply chain field.
For More Information:
- SCM admission requirements and process: MIT SCM Admissions
- The Advancing Women through Education (AWE) Fellowship: Details
About the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Founded in 1973, MIT CTL is one of the world’s leading supply chain education and research centers. MIT CTL coordinates more than 100 supply chain research efforts across the MIT campus and around the globe. The center also educates students and corporate leaders in the essential principles of supply chain management and helps organizations to increase productivity and improve their environmental performance.
About AWESOME
AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education) is the pre-eminent professional organization for senior women leaders in supply chain. Our mission is to advance and transform the future of supply chain leadership by bringing together senior women leaders in this vitally important industry for connecting, learning, collaboration, recognition, and inspiration. At our core, AWESOME is an organization built by passionate women leaders for passionate women leaders. We are a platform for women to be seen and heard and to operate as catalysts for positive progress in their organizations, the supply chain industry, and the world. To learn more and review the criteria for network membership, visit awesomeleaders.org.
About the MIT Supply Chain Management Master’s Program (MIT SCM)
Founded in 1998 by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL), MIT SCM attracts a diverse group of talented and motivated students from across the globe. Students work directly with researchers and industry experts on complex and challenging problems in all aspects of supply chain management. MIT SCM students propel their classroom and laboratory learning straight into industry. They graduate from our programs as thought leaders ready to engage in an international, highly competitive marketplace.