FALL 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS - Application Deadline: October 28th, 2011
MPI-Texas Hill Country Chapter members may be eligible for one of the following scholarships offered by the
chapter. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application and submit by October 28th, 2011. All applications
will be evaluated on a point system (explanation attached to application form). Recipients will be notified by
November 4, 2011, names will be announced in Hill Country Spotlight Newsletter.
Applicants may choose from one of the following options:
Texas Education Conference (TEC) - Award Amount: up to $300
This scholarship award will include complimentary registration for TEC and up to $150 toward travel/hotel
expenses; related to participation/attendance at TEC. Recipient(s) will need to complete a TEC registration form
and provide the scholarship committee with travel receipt copies for reimbursement.
Supplier Renewal - Award Amount: $100
This scholarship award will be awarded to suppliers specifically to ensure that the increase in membership dues
does not prevent them from being part of MPI-THCC. Recipient(s) will need to submit their membership renewal
to MPI HQ and provide the scholarship committee with receipt copies for reimbursement of $100.
MPI Membership Renewal or Chapter Participation Assistance - Award Amount: up to $350
This scholarship will be awarded to members that show a confirmed economic hardship (like unemployment or
employer does not reimburse for MPI dues or participation). If award recipient chooses to use their scholarship
toward membership renewal; they are responsible for providing a dues payment receipt to the Scholarship
Committee, payment will be processed as a reimbursement. If the recipient chooses to use their scholarship for
on-going chapter event registration/participation; up to (6) future chapter events with registration fees totally no
more than $350 will be provided at no out of pocket expense for the recipient.
CMP Study Group and/or Exam Registration or CMM Registration assistance - Award Amount: up to $450
This scholarship will be awarded to eligible members who are studying for or testing for the CMP certification or
CMM designation for the first time. Recipient is responsible for providing a completed copy of the CMP study
group registration or CMP exam registration form to the scholarship committee, for payment to be processed as a
reimbursement. Recipient is responsible for all other costs associated with participating in the study group or
exam.
***PLEASE READ***
IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
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Applicant must be an active member in the MPI - Texas Hill Country Chapter for one year,
at the time of application and award.
Members will not be eligible to apply if they have been a recipient of a MPI-THCC
Scholarship award in the past 24 months.
Recipients have 24 months to use scholarship funds; after 24 months; funds are no longer
available.
See page 5 for an explanation of the scholarship points rating system and the minimum
points required in each category to qualify for consideration as a scholarship winner.
FALL 2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Application Deadline: OCTOBER 28th, 2011
APPLICATION INFORMATION
NAME:
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MIDDLE
LAST
TITLE:
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DESIGNATION(S):
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PLANNER:
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ORGANIZATION:
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ADDRESS:
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CITY/ STATE/ ZIP:
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PHONE:
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EMAIL:
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SUPPLIER: __________
(Check One)
FAX: ______________________________
AWARD OPTIONS
Please check the scholarship that you are applying for: (choose one, see details on Page 1):
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TEC-2011 - Award Amount: up to $300
MPI Membership Dues or Chapter Participation Assistance - Award Amount: up to $350
CMP Study/Exam Registration or CMM Registration - Award Amount – up to $450
Category I: Chapter Membership
I joined MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter on: _________ / __________
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(Year)
Category II: Chapter Volunteer Leadership Commitment
I have served the THCC Chapter in the following (Check all that apply)
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Current is defined as contributing from October 2010 to September 2011.
Previous is defined as contribution service from October 2005 – October 2010
Leadership includes serving as chair or co-chair in the current year (started June 2011), and/ or serving on
the MPI Board in the last two years (June 2009 thru June 2011).
I have served as a contributor in the following:
Current
Previous
Leadership
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Advertising Committee
Awards Banquet Committee
Brand Management/ Technology Committee
CAMP MPI Committee
CMP Study Committee-Austin
CMP Study Committee-San Antonio
Community Outreach/ Charity Committee-Austin
Community Outreach/ Charity Committee-San Antonio
Education & Programs Committee
Hill Country Spotlight Committee
Job Line Committee
Membership Retention Committee
Membership Recruitment Committee
New Member Care Program
New Member Orientation Committee
Noontime Network Committee-Austin
Noontime Network Committee-San Antonio
Publications Committee
Public Relations Committee
Registration Committee
Round-up Committee/ Member Incentive Program
Scholarship Committee
Silent Auction Committee
Strategic Partnerships Committee
MPI Board Member-1 year
MPI Board Member-2 years
Category III: Professional Designations
I have the following professional designations (check all that apply)
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CAE
CEM
CMM
CMP
CASE
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Category IV: Chapter Participation
I have attended the following number of MPI-THCC Meetings in the past 12 months. This includes Southwest
Showcase, San Antonio and Austin Noontime Networks, Monthly Chapter Meetings, MPI - TEC, Awards Banquet and
Webinars. Attendance will be verified by Chapter Administrator.
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1-5
6-10
11-15
16 or more
LIST ALL EVENTS AND DATES WHICH HAVE BEEN ATTENDED (Use separate paper if needed):
1. _________________________________________
7. ________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
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3. _________________________________________
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Category V: Professional Growth and Financial Need
Please write a short essay explaining your reasons for applying for this scholarship. Answers to the following four
questions must be thoroughly covered in you essay. Please limit your essay to no more than 400 words and use a
separate paper if needed.
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Why are you applying for this scholarship?
How will you benefit from this scholarship?
How do you plan to apply the additional knowledge and training you will receive in giving back to the
Meetings Industry?
Why is this scholarship important to you financially?
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SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION BY October 28th, 2011 TO:
Eva Leos, CMP evamsl@yahoo.com
Phone: (512) 470-0663
SCHOLARSHIP POINT SYSTEM
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS
To be eligible for a scholarship from the Texas Hill Country Chapter of MPI, general members must earn a
minimum of 12 points on the overall application and board members must earn a minimum of 26 points. The
point system for rating scholarship applications is listed below with the maximum points an applicant can earn in
each category. At the end of each section is the MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED for that section. MPI Scholarships
committee members will rate each scholarship application using this point system.
Category I: Chapter Involvement
Date joined will be verified with Janice Foster-Chapter Administrator
Active member of MPI-THCC at least 12 months prior to application submission-3 points
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED:
3
Category II: Chapter Volunteer Leadership Commitment
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Chair
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED:
FOR BOARD MEMBERS:
5 points for each committee in the past 1 year
2 points for each committee in the past 5 years
10 points for each leadership position held in the past 1 year
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Category III: Professional Designations
Designation-3 points for each designation
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED:
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FOR MPI BOARD MEMBERS:
0
Category IV: Chapter Participation
Number of meeting attended will be verified with Janice Foster-Chapter Administrator
1-5 meetings attended
2 points
6-10 meetings attended
4 points
11-15 meetings attended
6 points
16 or more meetings attended
8 points (includes board meetings)
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED:
2
FOR MPI BOARD MEMBERS:
8
Category V: Professional Growth and Financial Need
The essay outlining why you are applying and how you intend to use the award.
MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED:
5
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO:
Eva Leos, CMP – VP of Membership
evamsl@yahoo.com