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.

 

Current Scholarship Opportunities

 

CMM Scholarships from MPI Foundation

Apply by: April 18, 2026

MPI members may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship toward the CMM course fee. Scholarships are available upon acceptance into the CMM program and must be used in 2026. The next CMM program commences in San Diego, April 19–22. Applications received after this date will be kept on file and reviewed in advance of the next scheduled CMM course.

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Discover Puerto Rico HMCC Scholarships

Applications reviewed monthly

HMCC Scholarships are available for MPI planner members to take an HMCC course free of charge! Applicants will be contacted in the month after they apply.

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Discover Puerto Rico

Hilton Membership Scholarships

Applications reviewed monthly

Hilton membership scholarships are available for new and renewing planners in the United States, Canada, and Latin America at the preferred level. Scholarship applications are accepted monthly, with notifications occurring in the month after an application is placed. Applicants not selected in their first month reviewed will be considered each month following.

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Hilton

Hilton Student Membership Scholarships

Applications reviewed monthly

Membership scholarships are available for students in the United States with support from Hilton. Scholarship applications are accepted monthly, with notifications occurring in the month after an application is placed. Applicants not selected in their first month reviewed will be considered each month following.

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Hilton

MPI Academy Course Scholarships

Applications reviewed monthly

Academy course scholarships are available to MPI members and are reviewed monthly. Award notifications are sent the month after an application is submitted. Scholarships cover the full cost of select certificate courses, including Sustainable Event Strategist, Inclusive Event Strategist, AI‑Enhanced Event Professional, and Meeting Fundamentals 101, Event Marketing Strategist.

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WEC San Antonio Scholarships from MPI Foundation

Apply by: March 27, 2026

All MPI members are eligible for scholarships to support their attendance at WEC San Antonio! These scholarships cover registration and offer a $750 post-conference reimbursement of airfare and accommodations. WEC applications have now closed but you may place an application to be placed on a waitlist for scholarships. Announcements will be made as scholarships become available.

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WEC San Antonio Scholarships from Wyndham Worldwide

Apply by: March 27, 2026

US Planners are eligible for a scholarship to attend WEC San Antonio! This scholarship covers your registration to the event, and offers a reimbursement of your airfare and accommodations. Find more details in the application. WEC applications have now closed but you may place an application to be placed on a waitlist for scholarships. Announcements will be made as scholarships become available.

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Wyndham

A Note About MPI Foundation Scholarship Applications 

To apply for MPI Foundation scholarships at the links above, you will be required to set up a new account.
Once you set up your new account, you will be able to access the application.  

 
MPI Foundation


25,000+
INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED SINCE 1984

$14 Million
IN DISTRIBUTIONS SINCE 1984


 

 

SCHOLARSHIP STORIES


Attending the upcoming WEC Conference has always been a strong desire of mine. Thanks to your incredible generosity in awarding me a scholarship, that wish is now a reality!
Your generous support is a vital contribution to my educational pursuits and a tremendous encouragement for me as I strive to reach my leadership goals.
I am a new member of MPI, and I already feel noticed and appreciated.