FICP is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new scholarship program, designed to empower meetings professionals by providing essential financial support. This initiative reflects our commitment to investing in the professional development of our members and fostering a more inclusive community.
For 2024, we are excited to offer up to three (3) scholarships for the Annual Conference and up to two (2) scholarships for the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) designation. These scholarships are specifically aimed at those who wish to attend FICP events or pursue their CMP designation but may lack the necessary financial resources.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to advance your career!
Scholarship Opportunities
Event Attendance Scholarships
Event attendance for meetings professional members to attend their choice of a current-year event, to include the costs of event registration, hotel nights for the duration of the meeting and transportation costs (up to $500). Scholarship recipient is responsible for any additional costs associated with attending the event.
- 2024 Annual Conference – approx. $2,000
Opportunities to apply for 2025 Event Attendance Scholarships, including the Education Forum, will be announced early next year.
CMP Scholarships
Funding to cover the CMP application fee ($350) and exam costs ($525) for at least one eligible recipient ($875 total).
- Scholarship recipients must apply and take the exam within 365 days (maximum) of receiving the scholarship and will be reimbursed when they have successfully passed the exam.
Key Dates
- Application Portal Opens: July 22, 2024
- Deadline to Apply: August 16, 2024
- Award Notifications Sent: September 13, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current FICP meetings professional member in good standing.
- For the Event Attendance Scholarship: Must have at least 12 months of full-time, continuous employment in the meetings industry.
- For the CMP Scholarship: Must have at least 36 months of full-time, continuous employment in the meetings industry due to CMP eligibility requirements through the Events Industry Council (EIC).
- The same individual cannot receive both the CMP Scholarship and the Event Attendance Scholarship in the same calendar year.
- There can only be one recipient for each scholarship from the same company each year.
- An individual can only receive each scholarship once.
- Current FICP officers, directors and members of the Scholarship Review Panel are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
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If you have additional questions, please contact FICP Headquarters.