MPI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Moving this community and our global industry towards critical recovery.
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.
| Scholarship Offering | Applications Open | Applications Close | Award Notifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPMG Emerging Professional Award | August 30, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | Late October 2021 |
| San Diego State University Tuition Scholarship, Spring Sem. | August 25, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | November 1, 2021 |
| Maritz Terri Breining Professional Development Scholarships | September 6, 2021 | September 20, 2021 | October, 2021 |
The MPI Foundation provides academic scholarships in conjunction with Universal Orlando Meetings & Events, offering 2 annual scholarships for students enrolled in the San Diego State University Master's in Hospitality & Tourism Management degree program. Learn more.
Maritz has sponsored professional development scholarships for MPI members who demonstrate excellence in leadership, creativity, passion and generosity for the industry. These scholarships are made in recognition of Terri Breining’s outstanding contributions to the industry community. These scholarships will fund the recipient's professional development through the MPI Academy.
The MPI Foundation is pleased to provide scholarship opportunities for students in honor of event industry veteran Larry Lee, COO and founder of Encore Productions, who passed away in December 2011.
Lee’s remarkable career included nearly every aspect of show business. Perhaps most significantly, Lee co-founded Encore Productions, working alongside business partners and friends Phil Cooper and Bill Dayton. Due to Larry’s dedication to the industry, The Larry Lee Memorial Scholarship Program has exists for the purpose helping students attend WEC and IMEX America. These scholarships provide invaluable opportunities for those just starting their careers in the industry, while creating a lasting legacy for a respected industry leader.
Ken Sanders, President of Freeman Audio Visual Solution and past chair of the MPI Foundation, says Lee’s career also included a lifetime of mentoring young people. “The industry lost a pioneer and a great man,” Sanders said. “The Foundation is forever grateful for his contributions. There will never be anyone like Larry.”
The KPMG/MPI Emerging Professional Award will recognize three university students who have exemplified significant promise for successful events and meetings industry careers and who aspire to advance the industry’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Check back here for more details about the scholarship as they are available. Applications will open on Monday, August 30.
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