The MPI-Wisconsin Chapter member grant is funded at $500. The funds can be used at the discretion of the recipient for MPI-Wisconsin membership dues and/or registration fees for the following professional development activities: MPI's MeetDifferent Conference (formerly PEC), North America and PEC-Europe Conference, Annual Conference, MPI Institutes, and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam or the Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) exam (including study courses and payment for books and learning materials). Selection of the Grant Recipients and distribution of the grant funds will take place in August, 2009. The grant recipients will be formally announced at the September 17, 2009 Awards Banquet.

 

Criteria for Eligibility

Any individual who is a current member of MPI-Wisconsin and has been a member for at least one year at the date of the application deadline may apply. The previous year's winner is not eligible to apply.

 

Application Process

A complete application package consists of:

1. An online Member Grant Application form.
2. A narrative describing the applicant's contribution to MPI-Wisconsin, why the applicant deserves the grant, and how the grant will benefit the member and MPI-Wisconsin. The narrative must be typed, double-spaced, and not to exceed 500 words.

Mail the narrative to:

Scholarship Program
MPI Wisconsin Headquarters
2830 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718

The application package will be considered incomplete until all items have been received.

The deadline for application was Friday, June 4, 2010.

 

Disbursement of Funds

Funds are available during the MPI-Wisconsin fiscal year that begins July 1 and ends June 30. Funds may be used for dues and activities incurred during the fiscal year. Receipts and proof of attendance will be submitted to the MPI-Wisconsin administrative office. Following approval, the treasurer will issue payment within two weeks.

 

Additional Requirement

During the following program year the recipient is required to submit at least one article for publication in the MPI-Wisconsin newsletter. The article must pertain to the educational value of the grant.