2023 ACPN scholarship

The mission of the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) is to educate, inspire and connect industry professionals who specialize in the management of automotive product related content. The ACPN Scholarship awards one (1) deserving individual, who has the passion and determination to pursue professional and personal growth, the opportunity to attend the 2023 ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference, which is the largest gathering of content professionals and service providers in the aftermarket.

This conference is attended by most major manufacturers, distributors and parts experts in the automotive content industry. The ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference provides a focused and unique opportunity to learn, share best practices, network with peers, and interact with service providers in the content management space. During the ACPN Knowledge Exchange, content managers can learn how to develop more accurate content, gain insights on more efficient production processes and become aware of new technology and techniques, which will ultimately help them and their companies:

  • Sell more products
  • Reduce costs
  • Increase efficiencies
eligibility
  • The applicant must have under 4 years of content management experience.
  • The applicant must never have attended an “In-Person” ACPN Conference before. 
  • The applicant's employer must be an Auto Care Association member in good standing.
  • Be willing to submit a 2-3 minute video discussing your conference experience (To be submitted post conference)

Disclaimer: If you applied for the scholarship in a previous year and were not selected, you may apply again as long as the above criteria is met.

submission requirements
  • 2-5 minute video introducing yourself and sharing how attending the ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference would benefit you personally and professionally. (If you are unable to provide a video, please submit a 500-word or less written document.) 
  • Supervisor Approval Letter: Provide a letter from your current supervisor indicating the following items in the event you are selected:
    • Why they recommend you being a candidate for this scholarship
    • Approval to attend the ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference
    • Travel expenses outside of the maximum reimbursable amount of $1200 are covered by your company, as well as all expenses in the event that expense receipts are not submitted and received by Auto Care within 10 business days of the last day of the conference per the reimbursement policy)
  • One (1) professional reference  
  • Resume 
  • LinkedIn profile link (Optional) 
scholarship winner receives
  • Complimentary:
    • ACPN Registration
    • Hotel Room (Sunday through Wednesday night, covers cost of room only)
  • *NEW* Reimbursement up to $1200 - Airfare, Ground Transportation, Meals and Other Expenses (Reimbursement Policy: To be reimbursed, you must submit receipts for all expenses to Auto Care Association at ACPN@autocare.org within 10 business days of the last day of the conference.)
  • ACPN swag bag 
  • On-Stage recognition and plaque presentation
  • .01 Elective CEU towards ACP Designation
  • Tailored Scholarship Conference Journey
    • Sunday - Meet with Auto Care to get a deep understanding of what all Auto Care does and how far their reach is.
    • Monday – Hang with the Chairperson and the ACPN Committee at the Chairperson's dinner.
    • Tuesday - Walk the trade show with an industry professional to understand the ecosystem of the aftermarket, who the players are and how they all fit together.

Closed

The 2024 Scholarship will open in Fall 2023.

 

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