WGA Symposium: First-Time Attendee Scholarship Application Survey

WGA is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships for first-time WGA Symposium attendees working in or for grocery and supermarket retail organizations. The scholarship is designed to support women in the grocery industry who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend—whether due to travel budgets, organizational constraints, career level, or simply not yet having had the chance to represent their company at an industry event.

The 2026 WGA Symposium will take place September 15–16, 2026 at the Ecolab Twin Cities Campus in Minnesota

Those selected will receive a free registration and up to $1,500 reimbursed travel costs.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Must be a first-time WGA Symposium attendee
Must currently work in or for an independent or supermarket retailer, currently a member of NGA
Women will be selected based on:
- Potential career impact
- Financial need
- Potential benefit to your organization
- Access to other professional development opportunities within their business

Please provide the following information about yourself(Required.)

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization

Phone

Please provide a short bio on you and your career so far. (200-300 words)(Required.)

Which of the following reasons most align with why you're requesting a scholarship? Select all that apply.(Required.)

You've always wanted to attend the WGA Symposium but never had the opportunity.

Access to mentorship, leadership development, and industry connections will make a meaningful impact on your professional growth.

Attending the Symposium is currently outside of the budget for your organization.

Attending the Symposium will allow you to bring new ideas, energy, and insights back to your team/organization.

You work for an independent grocers retailer where professional development opportunities may be more limited or are rarely chosen to represent your organization at industry events.

You are eager to build relationships with women leaders and peers across the grocery industry.

Please provide additional context to your selections above by telling us why attending the WGA Symposium would matter to your professional growth and how you hope to bring insights back to your organization. (No more than 500 words/1page)(Required.)

If easier you may choose to upload a PDF or Word document to answer the above question.

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How did you hear about this opportunity?

WGA Communication

NGA Communication

Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Colleague

Other (please specify)

Once you hit submit you'll be re-directed back to the WGA Symposium website.