Investing in Your Future: Meeting Protocol Scholarship Opportunities
At Meeting Protocol, we understand that professional development is the cornerstone of a thriving meetings and events industry. That's why we're committed to removing financial barriers and creating pathways for passionate professionals to advance their careers through our comprehensive scholarship program.
Our Mission: Supporting Industry Growth
The meetings and events sector is dynamic, demanding, and incredibly rewarding. However, the cost of professional certification and specialized training can sometimes stand between talented individuals and their career goals. Our scholarship program addresses this challenge head-on, offering year-round opportunities for professionals at every stage of their journey.
Meeting Protocol Course Scholarships
We've designed our proprietary courses to address critical skills gaps in today's event landscape. Each year, we award up to 20 scholarships for three specialized certificate programs:
Event Facilitation and Engagement Specialist Certificate
In an era where attendee experience defines event success, mastering facilitation and engagement techniques is essential. This certificate equips you with the tools to create memorable, interactive experiences that drive meaningful connections and deliver measurable results.
Event Sponsorship Specialist Certificate
Sponsorship revenue often makes or breaks event budgets. Our Event Sponsorship Specialist Certificate teaches you how to identify, pitch, and nurture sponsor relationships that create value for all stakeholders. Learn to craft compelling sponsorship packages and demonstrate ROI that keeps sponsors coming back year after year.
Event Inclusion Specialist Certificate
Creating truly inclusive events isn't just the right thing to do—it's essential for reaching diverse audiences and maximizing attendance. This certificate provides practical strategies for designing events that welcome and accommodate all participants, from accessible venue selection to inclusive programming and communication.
Industry Designation Support
Beyond our proprietary courses, we recognize the value of industry-recognized designations. These credentials demonstrate commitment, expertise, and professional excellence to employers and clients alike.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Support
The CMP designation is the gold standard in our industry, and we're proud to support professionals pursuing this credential in two ways:
CMP Examination Fee Scholarships: Each year, we award two deserving individuals with full reimbursement of the $475 examination fee. This removes a significant financial barrier to earning one of the most respected credentials in the industry.
Dora's CMP On-Demand Prep Scholarship: Four times per year, we honor our team member Dora by awarding a complimentary CMP On-Demand Prep course. This comprehensive study program has helped countless professionals pass their CMP exam with confidence.
Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Designation
Exhibition management requires specialized knowledge of trade shows, expos, and large-scale exhibitions. To support professionals entering this exciting niche, we award five $100 application fee scholarships throughout the final months of the year—one recipient each in August, September, October, November, and December.
Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) Designation
Government meeting planning comes with unique challenges, regulations, and requirements. For those pursuing the CGMP designation, we offer two exam fee scholarships annually between July and December, helping public sector professionals advance their expertise.
Apply Anytime: Scholarships Without Deadlines
One of the most distinctive features of our scholarship program is accessibility. Unlike traditional scholarship programs with strict application windows, most of our scholarships are available year-round with no application deadline. This means you can apply when the timing is right for your career and personal circumstances.
Who Should Apply?
Our scholarships are designed for:
- Early-career professionals looking to build specialized expertise
- Mid-career event planners seeking to add credentials to their resume
- Career changers entering the meetings and events industry
- Seasoned professionals pursuing advanced designations
- Anyone passionate about events who faces financial barriers to professional development
The Ripple Effect of Investment
When we invest in one professional's education, the benefits extend far beyond that individual. Scholarship recipients bring new skills back to their organizations, raise the bar for industry standards, mentor others in their networks, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the meetings and events community.
Start Your Application Today
Whether you're drawn to our specialized certificate programs or pursuing an industry designation, Meeting Protocol's scholarship opportunities can help you achieve your professional goals. With year-round applications and diverse program options, there's never been a better time to invest in your future.
Visit our scholarship application pages to learn more about eligibility requirements and begin your application. Your next career milestone is waiting—let us help you reach it.
At Meeting Protocol, we're not just training event professionals—we're building a stronger, more skilled, more inclusive industry for everyone. Apply for a scholarship today and join our community of lifelong learners dedicated to excellence in meetings and events.