The objective of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (OAAA) scholarship is to recognize and reward students and recent graduates for outstanding academic achievement in a degree or certificate program related to the field of acquisition and contract management. This includes studies in business administration, business finance, accounting, law, contracts, purchasing, logistics, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and management, and international trade/transactions. Recipients must demonstrate a high level of achievement in academia related to the acquisition and contracting profession. More than one award may be made. Previous winners are ineligible. Financial awards may be as high as $1,500 and includes a one-year free NCMA membership.

The application deadline was extended from March 31, 2020 to April 30, 2020.