OPMA PWIPM Opens 2025 ACE Scholarship Application

The Ohio Pest Management Association (OPMA) Ohio Chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) is offering a $1000 scholarship to one woman in pest management to improve industry knowledge to further their career.

The sponsorship will include a prep course, application fee to apply for the test and the testing fee. The date for the ACE training course is Dec. 9, 2025 and the test date is Dec. 10. Both will take place at the OSU Marriott in Columbus, Ohio, during the OPMA Winter Meeting.

All applicants must meet the following requirements of the Entomological Society of America to take the ACE test:
- Minimum of 5 years of verifiable pest management experience
- A current pesticide applicator’s license issued in the U.S.
- The ability to pass a test on structural pest control knowledge.

In addition to the ESA requirements, all applicants must meet the following PWIPM requirements:
- Must be a female resident of Ohio.
- Currently employed with a company in good standing with the State of Ohio
- Complete the application.
- Provide a signed letter of recommendation from your company owner, service manager, or supervisor. 
- Submit an essay describing: Why you should be chosen for the sponsorship? How will achieving the ACE certification benefit your career in pest management?

Completed applications and supporting documents should be received by Oct. 31. No extension to the deadline will be given. The current committee of PWIPM will review all applications and choose the winner. The winning applicant and their owner or supervisor will be notified by email.

For more information, contact Adrian Culpepper at adrian.culpepper@basf.com.