AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026-2027 J. Richard Troll Memorial Scholarship. Four outstanding students, three at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level, have been selected for their exceptional academic achievement and dedication to building careers in packaging engineering or a related packaging discipline.
Graduate Recipient:
- Elizabeth Barrett, Indiana State University
Undergraduate Recipients:
- First Place: Lily Harris, Miami University, Oxford Campus
- Second Place: Emily Neale, Clemson University
- Third Place: Eric Dalangin, Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Graduate recipient Elizabeth Barrett and First Place undergraduate recipient Lily Harris will each receive a $3,000 scholarship, along with an all-expenses-paid trip to the highly anticipated AICC/TAPPI 2026 Corrugated Week, taking place September 28-30, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Second and Third Place undergraduate recipients Emily Neale and Eric Dalangin will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
About the Troll Memorial Scholarship
The Troll Scholarship was established to honor the enduring legacy of Mr. J. Richard Troll, visionary founder of the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters and the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation. Through scholarship support, the program invests in students pursuing degrees in packaging engineering and related fields, particularly those who are passionate about shaping the future of the corrugated industry. The scholarship stands as a lasting tribute to Mr. Troll’s commitment to advancing packaging education and empowering the next generation of industry leaders.
Questions about the J. Richard Troll Memorial Scholarship can be directed to Chelsea May, AICC’s Director of Operations and Events at cmay@aiccbox.org.
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