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


Sales AI Certificate Scholarships for DMO/CVB Professionals

If you are a professional employed by a destination marketing organization (DMO) or convention and visitors bureau (CVB), Digital Edge invites you to apply for a scholarship to take MPI Academy's Sales AI Certificate! Applicants will be notified of their award status in the month after they apply.

 

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Wyndham Membership Scholarships for Planners 

Wyndham Worldwide supports scholarships for US planners to renew their membership or initiate a new membership with MPI. Applications are accepted in June and July, with notifications sent out to applicants in the month after they apply.  

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International Membership Scholarships for Planners

International planners are invited to apply for a membership scholarship if additional scholarship opportunities become available. Consider this a “waitlist.”

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theEVENT Conference Scholarships

MPI members are invited to apply for scholarships to attend theEVENT conference this year in Fredericton, New Brunswick, September 7-9. Applications will be accepted through July 22, with notifications of awards to all applicants by July 31. Open to Suppliers and Planners.

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Visit Denver Student Scholarships

Students are invited to apply for scholarships from Visit Denver. Applicants will be notified of their award status in the month after they apply.

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MPI Academy CMM Scholarships

Partial CMM scholarships are available to MPI planner members. Applications are accepted through EOD July 15th for notification of awards in the first week of August 2025.

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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.

 

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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.

Applicants will be contacted with their award status in the month after they apply.  

 

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A Note About MPI Foundation Scholarship Applications 

MPI Foundation applications have moved to an updated applicant portal. The new portal will make your application process much easier. In the new portal, 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.  

After applying, please bookmark https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/applications to access and return to your new applications and add noreply@yourcause.com to your ‘safe senders’ email list. If you have applied for scholarships or grants in the past, you may access your old applications here until August 25th, 2025. 


25000+
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.