The Southern University Law Center is pleased to announce the 2024 IAPP Westin Scholar Award honoree as Chelsea Garin. With the growing need for well-qualified privacy and data protection professionals, the annual Westin Scholar Awards were created by the International Association of Privacy Professionals to support students who are identified as future leaders in the field of privacy and data protection.
The IAPP is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, helping practitioners develop and advance their careers, and organizations manage and protect their data. The IAPP’s academic achievement award—the Westin Scholar Award -- recognizes high-performing students enrolled in privacy-focused courses around the globe. Our mission is to foster student’s interest in privacy and data protection as a discipline and help them transition to the field as a profession.
As an award recipient, you will receive the following:
- 2 years membership with the IAPP
- A $1,000 cash award
- Access to 3 complimentary exams for the IAPP certifications (good for 2 years once your membership is activated)
- Unlimited access to 3 online trainings (for the 3 exams you have selected)
- If applicable, presentation of the award at one of IAPP’s local KnowledgeNet meetings