Please forward this material
to the faculty member who advises students
preparing for a future career in the meetings
industry.
Meeting Professionals International - Wisconsin
Chapter recognizes the need to encourage and
support individuals pursuing careers in the
meetings 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 meetings field at an accredited college.
The funds will be distributed directly to the
student. Selection of the scholarship recipient
will take place in August, 2010. The scholarship
recipient will be formally announced at the
September 9, 2010 Awards Banquet.
As a leading organization in the meetings
industry, MPI - Wisconsin Chapter is committed
to promoting excellence and ethical standards
in the meetings 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 meetings 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:
- An online Student Scholarship
Application form.
- An essay on the topic "Why I Want
to Work in the meetings Industry." The
essay must be typed, double-spaced and not
exceed 500 words.
- One letter of reference from a teacher
or an employer.
- 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 was Friday,
June 4, 2010.
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.
