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float:left; color: #777; font-size: 14px; margin-top:10px;">Thank you for your<br />continued support: </div> <div style="width: fit-content; float:left; margin-right: 50px; margin-left: 20px;"><div class="el"></div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="row cap bgBlue" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C003_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Content Block Goes Here"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h1 style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:0;">MPI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS</h1><h3 style="text-align:center;">One Person. One Chapter. One Community. One Industry.</h3></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="row cap" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C005_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1 col-10 offset-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Content Block Goes Here"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><p style="text-align:left;"> </p><h4 style="text-align:left;">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.</h4><h4 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Please read on to view scholarship opportunities.</strong> </h4><p> </p></div> </div><div class="row cap" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C007_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-9 col-xs-12 col-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><p> </p><h3><strong><span style="color:#00aeef;">Current Scholarship Opportunities</span></strong></h3><hr /></div> </div><div class="row cap padding-xl-bottom" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C072_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-8 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h4><strong>Hilton Membership Scholarships</strong></h4><p>Hilton's memberships for US Planners have all been awarded, however, planners residing in Canada and Latin America can still apply for a new or renewing membership scholarship. The final deadline to apply is December 1, 2024, with notifications of awards in the first two weeks of December.</p><p><a class="kpmg" href="https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?sid=6233&fid=35065" target="_blank" data-sf-ec-immutable=""><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:ProximaNovaA-Regular;">APPLY</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> <div id="Content_C072_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-4 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><img src="/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/hilton.png?sfvrsn=b3614d55_1" height="111" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" class="sf-immutable-selected -align-center" width="215" alt="" sf-size="100" /></div> </div> </div> </div><hr /><div class="row cap padding-xl-bottom" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C086_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-8 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h4><strong>Hardship Scholarships Following 2024 Hurricanes</strong></h4><p>After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, MPI Foundation in partnership with MPI will be funding hardship scholarships. MPI members who are affected by these recent natural disasters may apply to extend their membership and retain the support of their professional community during this difficult time. Applications will close January 31, 2025.</p><p><a href="/relief" class="kpmg" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:ProximaNovaA-Regular;">APPLY</span></a> <span><span><a href="/foundation/get-help/hardship-scholarships" class="kpmg" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:ProximaNovaA-Regular;">LEARN MORE</span></a></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> <div id="Content_C086_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-4 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ></div> </div> </div> </div><hr /><hr /><div class="row cap padding-xl-bottom" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C080_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-8 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h4><strong>Discover Puerto Rico Certificate Course Scholarships</strong></h4><p>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. Applications have currently closed but will re-open in January 2025.</p></div> </div> </div> <div id="Content_C080_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-4 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><br /><img src="/images/librariesprovider80/contributors/discover-puerto-rico.jpg?sfvrsn=49c7895a_0" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="Discover Puerto Rico" class="-align-center" sf-size="10463" /></div> </div> </div> </div><div id="Content_C012_Col00" class="sf_colsIn mpif-acc acc-blu" data-sf-element="Container"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><p> </p><h3><strong><span style="color:#00aeef;">Past Scholarship Opportunities</span></strong></h3><hr /></div> </div><div class="row cap padding-xl-bottom" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="Content_C067_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-8 col-xs-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div > <div class="sfContentBlock sf-Long-text" ><h4><strong>HMCC Scholarships for Planners</strong></h4><p>Planners are eligible for HMCC Scholarships from Destination Toronto. 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