Recipient will be awarded funding for their New Member Fee at the Preferred Member level (planner and supplier), based on need, meetings industry involvement/ position in the meetings industry and commitment to be involved with MPI Tennessee. Rules for membership acceptance apply. MPI Tennessee will limit to 3 new member scholarships per year.

Recipient will be awarded funding for their membership renewal fee at the Preferred Member level (planner and supplier), based on need, meetings industry involvement/ position in the meetings industry and commitment to be involved with MPI Tennessee. Rules for membership acceptance apply.

Recipient will be awarded $500 to assist with registration and exam fees for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation or $1000 to assist with registration and exam fees for Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) designation. Reimbursement in the amount of the scholarship will be processed after the exam is completed and passed.

Recipient awarded funding for the MPI World Education Conference early bird registration fee. Reimbursement in the amount of the scholarship will be processed after the event. Applicants whose companies are exhibiting at any of the event tradeshows are not eligible to apply.

Recipient will be awarded a maximum of $550 to attend a CMP Preparation class of their choosing. Any travel or accommodation costs will be at the sole responsibility of the attendee. Additionally, this scholarship does not cover the cost to apply or to take the CMP exam. Scholarship will pay direct to the class leader for registration fees or reimburse to the attendee post class attendance. Method of payment of class fees is at the discretion of the board.

College Education Funding 
Recipient awarded funding towards undergraduate or graduate degrees and requires acceptance in a program of study. 

General Leadership Education or Academic Funding 
Recipient awarded funding towards education sought inside or outside the traditional academic institution (ex. Certification in Meeting Management).

MPI Programs 
Recipient awarded funding towards MPI’s well-known Institutes program, CMM program and fees for first-time attendance at MPI conferences. 

For more information on scholarships provided by Meeting Professionals International and the MPI Foundation, please visit www.mpiweb.org.