MPI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
One Person. One Chapter. One Community. One Industry.
Scholarships are the core of your foundation’s ongoing contribution to complement MPI membership, education and career opportunities. With these scholarships, together, we move this community and our global industry towards critical recovery. Whether you just started your career or you’re an industry vet, the MPI Foundation assists those that share the same commitment and passion to professional excellence. Scholarships are governed by the Global Board of Trustees with oversight conducted by the Grants & Scholarship Committee.
Please read on to view scholarship opportunities.
Current Scholarship Opportunities
EMEC Istanbul 2025 Scholarships
MPI Foundation is proud to offer registration-only scholarships to the MPI Community! Applications will be accepted now through Sunday, January 5th at 6pm EST. Applicants will receive notification of their award status the week of January 13th. If all scholarships are not claimed, a provisional second round of applications will be accepted January 6-19, 2025.
Natural Disaster and Hardship Relief Scholarships
The MPI Foundation, in partnership with MPI, will be helping to cover costs related to membership dues, professional development, or participation in events, ensuring that our members can continue to engage with the MPI community even during difficult times.
Discover Puerto Rico Certificate Course Scholarships
With thanks to Discover Puerto Rico, planners located near the MPI Carolinas Chapter, Southern California Chapter, Northern California Chapter, Greater New York Chapter and New England Chapter areas are eligible for Inclusive Event Strategist, Women in Leadership, and Event Leadership Strategist Certificate Course Scholarships.
Applications received by Jan. 26 will receive notification by Feb. 7 and those received between Jan. 27 and Feb. 16 will receive notification by March 3.
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Visit Tampa Bay HMCC Scholarships
Planners are eligible for HMCC Scholarships that cover the entire cost of their HMCC certificate, thanks to Visit Tampa Bay! Scholarships are available for HMCC Courses through the month of August, or until all scholarships are awarded, whichever is sooner.
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Past Scholarship Opportunities
HMCC Scholarships for Planners
Planners are eligible for HMCC Scholarships from Destination Toronto. Visit the scholarship application to view application deadlines.
Wyndham Membership Scholarships
Thanks to Wyndham Worldwide, 27 membership scholarships are available for new and renewing planners.
Hyatt Hotels Professional Development Scholarships
With support from Hyatt Hotels, planners in the MPI community are invited to apply for scholarships that cover the full cost of the Inclusive Event Strategist Certificate or Women in Leadership: Executive Skills Certificate.
Visit Nashville Membership Scholarships
New and renewing Chicago-Area Planners are eligible for membership scholarships from MPI Foundation and Visit Nashville. If you are a senior planner new to MPI, please apply by July 30 to be considered. Scholarship decisions will be sent to all applicants in mid-August.
Digital Edge Marketing Professional Development Scholarships
Digital Edge Marketing in partnership with MPI Foundation has donated scholarships for industry members employed by DMOs and CVBs. These scholarships support attendance at one of the following MPI Academy certificate courses: Women in Leadership, Event Leadership Strategist, or Sustainable Event Strategist. Visit the application for more information and scholarship deadlines for each course.
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WEC St. Louis Scholarships: Empowering Women in the Meetings Industry
We are excited to announce that Seattle, ranked the #1 city for women entrepreneurs in 2023 and in the top ten for cities with the highest share of women-owned businesses, will plan to sponsor scholarships through Visit Seattle! In Seattle, when women thrive, the city thrives. And Visit Seattle has graciously partnered with #MPIFoundation to further their efforts of empowering women! More information coming soon.
Check back for details and be sure to follow MPI's social channels to stay in the know!
INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED SINCE 1984
$14 million
IN DISTRIBUTIONS SINCE 1984
SCHOLARSHIP STORIES