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


Hilton Membership Scholarships 

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

Hilton Student Membership Scholarships 

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

 WEC San Antonio Scholarships from MPI Foundation 

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. Apply by March 27th for award notifications by mid-April.

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WEC San Antonio Scholarships from Wyndham Worldwide

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. Apply by March 27th for award notifications by mid-April.

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Wyndham

theEVENT Scholarships from MPI Foundation

Scholarships to theEVENT in Vancouver, Canada cover registration to the event and include a post-conference reimbursement of airfare and accommodations up to $850 CAD. While scholarships prioritize MPI members, non-members will also be considered for this opportunity. Apply by June 30th for award notifications in the first weeks of July.

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EMEC Barcelona Scholarships

MPI Foundation offers scholarships for MPI members to attend EMEC Barcelona in 2026. Scholarships cover registration and include a 700 euro post-conference reimbursement of travel/accommodations to Barcelona. Scholarships cannot be combined with other programs like hosted buyer, and cannot be used with registrations already paid.

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EMEC 2026

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 HMCC Scholarships

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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Discover Puerto Rico

A Note About MPI Foundation Scholarship Applications 

To apply for MPI Foundation scholarships at the links above, 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.  

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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.