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
Digital Edge Scholarships for DMO/CVB Professionals
If you are a professional employed by a destination marketing organization (DMO) or convention and visitors bureau (CVB), we invite you to apply for a registration scholarship to WEC St. Louis! Apply by April 27th.
Visit Seattle Scholarships to WEC: Empowering Women in the Meetings Industry
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, offers scholarships through Visit Seattle and MPI Foundation! In Seattle, when women thrive, the city thrives. Planners who are women are invited to apply by April 27th.
Wyndham Worldwide WEC Scholarships
Planners located in the United States are invited to apply for registration scholarships to WEC St. Louis! The deadline to apply has been extended through April 27th.
MPI Foundation Global Scholarships to WEC 2025
Members of MPI may apply for WEC St. Louis scholarships. Learn more by visiting the application. Apply by April 27th.
Visit Atlantic City Student & Planner Membership Scholarships
Planners from the Northeast and Midwest, as well as students from any location, are invited to apply for new and renewing membership scholarships! Apply by March 31st.
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.
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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INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED SINCE 1984
$14 million
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