IPPS Exchange Programs offered by the Southern Region North America 

  • Eligibility: Open to IPPS-Southern Region members who are 35 or younger or new to the industry.
  • Application deadline for all scholarships is June 1.
  • See below for application form (click "Download document")

North American Exchange Program ACTIVE IN 2025

  • A new exchange scholarship supported by all three North American Regions. 
  • The selected participants will attend the Eastern or Western Region meetings. 
  • The $1,000 scholarship given to 2 different candidates is be used for travel and hotel expenses. 
  • Conference costs will be covered by the hosting region. 

Western Region Meeting Dates:  September 16-19, 2025

  • PASSPORT NECESSARY
  • Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre
  • Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Eastern Region Meeting Dates:  October 14 -17, 2025 

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • More Details Coming Soon


European Region Exchange NEXT CYCLE 2026

Watch this YouTube video to learn more about this wonderful young professional opportunity

  • PASSPORT NECESSARY
  • The selected participant will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to cover travel expenses and incidentals. 
  • Conference costs will be covered by the European Region. 
  • The Exchange Representative will attend the European Region Annual Meeting, present a 20-minute talk, and submit a paper for the European Region IPPS proceedings based on their plant production experience.
  • The following year, the participant will present another 20-minute talk and submit a paper at the Southern Region Annual Meeting, sharing their experience as the Exchange Delegate.
  • Exact travel dates will be established by European Region Host and Scholarship Awardee.

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