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Thanks to your incredible generosity in awarding me a scholarship, that wish is now a reality! </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/melissa-acosta">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/vanessa-bass"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/vanessa-bass.jpg?sfvrsn=21cd4a55_1); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/vanessa-bass">Vanessa Bass</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> 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. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/vanessa-bass">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/iga-najdek"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/iga-najdek.jpg?sfvrsn=4dcd4a55_1); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/iga-najdek">Iga Najdek</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> I am a new member of MPI, and I already feel noticed and appreciated. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/iga-najdek">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kaitlin-stammeti"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/kaitlin-stammetti.jpg?sfvrsn=99cc4a55_1); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kaitlin-stammeti">Kaitlin Stammeti</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in awarding me the Women in Leadership Certificate Course scholarship. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kaitlin-stammeti">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix cfstop"></div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/michel-kafrouny"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/michel-kafrouny.jpg?sfvrsn=a7cc4a55_1); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/michel-kafrouny">Michel Kafrouny</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> Your generous support means more to me than words can express. This scholarship not only alleviates financial burdens but also opens doors to invaluable experiences and opportunities for growth. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/michel-kafrouny">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kimberly-newman"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/kimberly-newman.jpg?sfvrsn=dc14a55_1); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kimberly-newman">Kimberly Newman</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> The foundation scholarship program experience has been truly inspiring. To have access to opportunities typically offered at cost, we are truly thankful and humbled. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/kimberly-newman">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/ashia-ruth-kelly"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/ashia-ruth-kelly.jpg?sfvrsn=c08d6855_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/ashia-ruth-kelly">Ashia Ruth Kelly</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> I am so honored to be awarded with this scholarship. These funds will be used to help fund my expenses for my Spring Semester of 2023 at the Florence University of the Arts, where I will be studying abroad for the semester. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/ashia-ruth-kelly">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/celissa-beck"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/default-album/celissa-beckab7d0c2890c666159a9bff0100288468.jpg?sfvrsn=c4bb6a55_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/celissa-beck">Celissa Beck</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> I am honored to receive this award. It will make a huge impact on my career and education. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/celissa-beck">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix cfstop"></div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/jordan-lacey"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/default-album/jordan-laceyc17d0c2890c666159a9bff0100288468.jpg?sfvrsn=aebb6a55_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/jordan-lacey">Jordan Lacey</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> I knew I wanted to be an event planner from a young age. I was so dedicated to events that I was able to skip my senior year of high school to go to Johnson and Wales a year early to get my degree in event management. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/jordan-lacey">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/laura-johnson"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/laura-johnson.jpg?sfvrsn=83bb6a55_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/laura-johnson">Laura Johnson</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> Thank you so much to Hilton Hotels for providing a small woman-owned company with the opportunity to have new doors opened and expand my world of planning and hospitality. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/laura-johnson">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/bhakkaphon-benz-thuaythawimon"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/default-album/bhakkaphon-thuaythawimon.jpg?sfvrsn=221e915a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/bhakkaphon-benz-thuaythawimon">Bhakkaphon "Benz" Thuaythawimon</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> Being a part of the Future Leaders Forum and receiving this scholarship help me to see a better picture of MICE industry and my future career, meeting new people. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/bhakkaphon-benz-thuaythawimon">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/rachel-conn"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/default-album/rachel-conn.jpg?sfvrsn=4e1e915a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/rachel-conn">Rachel Conn</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> The growth, education, and community that is formed by way of MPI is so valuable, and receiving this scholarship. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/rachel-conn">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix cfstop"></div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/brian-mushakwe"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/brian-mushakew.jpg?sfvrsn=8711915a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/brian-mushakwe">Brian Mushakwe</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> This scholarship means so much to me and I find it hard to express my gratitude in just a short page. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/brian-mushakwe">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/mimosa-sukanen"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/mimosa-sukanen.jpg?sfvrsn=66f0815a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/mimosa-sukanen">Mimosa Sukanen</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> Thanks to the scholarship, a student member of MPI had the opportunity to travel to the conference, network with industry colleagues and gain new knowledge especially about event storytelling and marketing. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/mimosa-sukanen">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/lisa-aafjes"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/lisa-aafjes.jpg?sfvrsn=88f3815a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/lisa-aafjes">Lisa Aafjes</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> The MPI Foundation made it possible to push my boundaries and get to know people. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/lisa-aafjes">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/katherine-craig"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/katherine-craig.jpg?sfvrsn=c5f3815a_0); border-bottom: 8px solid #00aeef;"> </div> </div> </a> <div style="font-size:small; color:#606060; font-weight:bold; margin-left:6px; text-transform: uppercase;"> Scholarship Stories </div> <div class="com-bloghead"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/katherine-craig">Katherine Craig</a> </div> <div class="com-blog-desc"> Being awarded this scholarship gives me a boost of pride and achievement, making me excited to continue to expand into the meetings industry. </div> <div class="com-blog-learn"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/katherine-craig">Read more   ></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix cfstop"></div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="com-blog-card"> <a href="https://www.mpi.org/foundation/foundation-stories/story/article/lori-bennett-cmp-ccm-hmcc---mpi-rocky-mountain-chapter"> <div class="com-outer-image"> <div class="com-card-bg" style="background-image: url(https://www.mpi.org/images/librariesprovider80/blogs/lori-bennett.jpg?sfvrsn=c39f805a_0); 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