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
EMEC Galway 2027 Scholarships
Apply by: November 2, 2026
MPI Foundation is supporting scholarships for MPI members to attend EMEC Galway! A limited number of non-member scholarships will also be available. These scholarships will provide registration free-of-charge and a limited reimbursement of airfare and/or accommodations. Applications will be accepted October 1 - November 2 for notifications to all applicants in mid-December.
Applications accepted October 1 - November 2.
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, Meeting Fundamentals 101,
and Event Marketing Strategist.
A Note About MPI Foundation Scholarship Applications
Once you set up your new account, you will be able to access the application.
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