Please forward this material to the faculty member who advises students preparing for a future career in the hospitality industry.

Meeting Professionals International - Wisconsin Chapter recognizes the need to encourage and support individuals pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. Our annual $500 student scholarship, now renamed the Kristin Bjurstrom Krueger Scholarship is available for students enrolled in a course of study in the hospitality field at an accredited college. The funds will be distributed directly to the student. Selection of the scholarship recipient will take place in August, 2009. The scholarship recipient will be formally announced at the September 17, 2009 Awards Banquet.

As a leading organization in the meetings industry, MPI - Wisconsin Chapter is committed to promoting excellence and ethical standards in the hospitality industry. This organization provides a strong professional network for meeting planners and suppliers through educational programs, services and communication.

Please make students aware of this scholarship program and feel free to make copies of the application materials. If you need more information, please contact the MPI - Wisconsin Chapter administrative office at 608-204-9816 during regular business hours.

 

Criteria for Eligibility

The student scholarshipis available to any person currently enrolled in a course of study in the hospitality field at an accredited college. The applicant must carry a minimum of six credits per semester and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25. Scholarship recipients may re-apply in future years provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. This scholarship is available to any student attending a Wisconsin college.

 

Application Process

A complete application package consists of:

1. This online Student Scholarship Application form.
2. An essay on the topic "Why I Want to Work in the Hospitality Industry." The essay must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed 500 words.
3. One letter of reference from a teacher or an employer.
4. A transcript that identifies courses of study and grade point average.

Mail the essay, letter of reference, and transcript 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 is Friday, July 17, 2009.

 

Additional Requirement

During the following program year (August - July), the winner is required to submit two articles to the MPI-WI Chapter newsletter. One article must be a personal profile and the second must be of educational content.

 

Online Application

Personal Information
Full Name:
Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Email Address:

Current College:
Course of Study:
Current Employer:

Brief description of college or technical college curriculum:

Brief description of work responsibilities or work-related history:

What are your career goals:

Remember, your application is considered incomplete until we have received this form, your essay, the letter of reference, and your transcript in our office. The deadline for application is Friday, July 17, 2009.