Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship

MPISCC has a long and rich history of educational excellence. The Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship is another way that MPI Southern California promotes education and opportunity to its members.

MPISCC awards scholarships up to $1,500.

Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship funds can be used towards any of the following educational programs:

• Attendance at MPI educational conferences including WEC
• Attendance at MPISCC educational programs including WeCon, Monthly Programs
• Pursuit of a CMP or CMM designation including MPISCC CMP study courses
• University/College courses relating to the meetings industry

Those seeking funding for the CMP or CMM should first review work experience and/or academic qualifications. The Events Industry Council provides guidelines for the CMP exam at www.eventscouncil.org.  Information on the CMM is available at www.gbta.org/cmm.

Scholarship funds reimburse expenses incurred to participate at an MPI educational conference, course or certification.  The funds may not be used to pay fees for MPI membership.  Scholarship funds must be used within 12 months from its award.

To qualify for a Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship, you must:

• Be a member of the meetings industry for at least one (1) full year;
• Be a member of MPI and the Southern California Chapter, in good standing for at least one (1) year;
• Attend at least three (3) MPISCC Chapter programs/events in the last 12 months;
• Extra consideration will be given to candidates who “actively” participate in one (1) or more MPISCC Chapter Committees as defined by the Committee Chair;
• Submit receipts for all reasonable expenses to be reimbursed up to the amount awarded, along with proof of attendance & a brief review of the educational experience to promote the scholarship program; and
• Submit the completed scholarship application, a professional resume and one letter of recommendation by the due date.
• Scholarships funds may not be awarded to the same individual more than once in three years or twice in a lifetime.

Gary J. Rosenberg Scholarship Honorees