The Atlanta Chapter established relationships with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Clayton State University (CSU) as a means to provide mutually beneficial opportunities for students and for the Chapters membership.  The universities have participated in educational programs with the Chapter in the way of guest speakers and provide the core of the proteges for the Chapter Mentor Program.  Maintaining a working relationship with these universities also benefits the Chapter by increasing the participation of students and young professionals in the NDTA as well as with A-35 activities.  In recognition of this relationship, the two universities have been designated recipients of scholarships from the Chapters annual scholarship fund raising campaign.

Beginning in 2009, the Chapter designated scholarship funds to be awarded to students from CAU and CSU who were either Supply Chain majors or were pursuing a Business degree with a Supply Chain Concentration.  On an annual basis the Chapter Scholarship Committee designates scholarship money to be awarded and coordinates with the universities to select the awardees based to students in good standing.

In 2009, the Chapter also established a special scholarship, the Lt Gen Edward Honor Memorial Scholarship.  This is designed to be the most prestigious scholarship awarded by the Atlanta Chapter.   It is anticipated that this will be an enduring program for the Chapter.

2011 Awards

Lt Gen Edward Honor Memorial Scholarship:

Rashonda Brown, Clark Atlanta University

General Scholarship Awards:

Shasta Dungey, Clark Atlanta University

Jazmin Kersey, Clayton State University

Sincire Mansfield, Clark Atlanta University

On Nguyen, Clayton State University

Latrice Shepherd, Clark Atlanta University

Akwasi Appiah Twumasi, Clayton State University