MPI Foundation Serving our Members and Chapters

The MPI Foundation fuels the growth and advancement of MPI members by providing them professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. The MPI Foundation propels the meeting and event industry forward by funding research initiatives that support the strategic plan of MPI. The mission of the MPI Foundation is to fund education and pan-industry research that drive the success of meeting professionals. Our Vision and Mission

Foundation Resources Chapter Grants Scholarships Major Grants Shannan Scott Education Scholarship Recipient “Winning the MPI Foundation scholarship validated my choice to pursue a career in the meeting and event industry.”

Chapter Grants Disney Destinations Quest for Talent 5 Available through October 31 Ready. Set. Meet! 7 Available through October 31 Chapter Developed Grants 5 Available through October 31 Ananda Ybarra, CMP Chapter Grant Representative "My MPI chapter was very fortunate to get a Foundation Chapter Grant because it allowed us to do things that we couldn’t earmark money for in our budget."

Scholarships Membership Scholarships Professional Development CMM/CMP Conference Attendance WEC/IMEX/EMEC Academic Rosen Hospitality School Jingxian Huang / Sunny Wong WEC Scholarship Recipient “It is no exaggeration to say that the MPI Foundation scholarship to attend WEC changed my life and made me who I am today.”

Scholarships Education Endowment Scholarships Application Period will reopen in 2015 Category I – Academic is designated for college work toward undergraduate or graduate degrees related to the meetings and events industry. Category II – Professional Development is designated for education sought inside or outside of the traditional academic institution such as supplier education or CMP or CMM. Category III – MPI Programs is designed to support participation in education offered by MPI and for first-time attendance to MPI conferences.

Major Grants 3 Major Grants Awarded CIC US Economic Impact Study UK/Ireland Chapter European CMP Boot Camp Program Creation DMAI Meeting Industry Room Demand Study Application Period on hold for new project proposals until 2015

Foundation Impact “I have always been very interested in professional development and continuous improvement through learning. Being a young professional, I lacked years of experience but feel like I made up for it in my drive and passion for the work. I wasn’t in a position financially that I could invest money in the [new] membership, yet I very much wanted to be a part of the group, so I applied in hopes of the MPI Foundation picking up on my determination and enthusiasm for the meeting and event industry.” Heather Day To see more MPI Foundation success stories, visit:

Foundation Impact “The Orlando Chapter had the privilege of receiving a Foundation Grant that supported a whole new platform in which to present education. We are indeed indebted to the Foundation for their commitment to education!” Jeffrey F. Perrin, CMP Director of World Wide Accounts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts To see more MPI Foundation success stories, visit:

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