ANAB Launches Emerging Professionals Scholarship, Supporting the Next Generation of Quality and Conformity Assessment Professionals

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched the ANAB Emerging Professionals Scholarship, a new award supporting students pursuing careers in quality, safety, science, accreditation, standards, and credentialing. Applications are open now through November 6, 2026.

As demand grows for skilled talent in accreditation, conformity assessment, and related disciplines, ANAB is investing in students preparing to enter these professions. The ANAB Emerging Professionals Scholarship is part of ANAB’s ongoing commitment to advancing education, professional development, and workforce readiness in industries that depend on trusted, independent conformity assessment.

Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited educational institution in the United States and pursuing studies connected to ANAB’s mission fields. The application includes a 500-word essay on the applicant’s educational goals and career aspirations, along with required supporting materials. The scholarship recipient will be notified by December 15, 2026.

“Supporting the development of future professionals is an investment in the long-term strength of the conformity assessment community. Through the ANAB Emerging Professionals Scholarship, we are helping students pursue educational opportunities that align with ANAB’s mission, while encouraging the growth of the next generation of leaders in quality, safety, accreditation, standards, and related disciplines” said Kelli Schimmoller, senior director, human resources, ANAB.

Full eligibility requirements and the application are available at anab.ansi.org/anab-emerging-professionals-scholarship.