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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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 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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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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A Note About MPI Foundation Scholarship Applications
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INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED SINCE 1984
$14 Million
IN DISTRIBUTIONS SINCE 1984