PCMA Student Scholarship Application Deadlines!

Applications are due April 1st, 2007 for the following scholarships:

Roy B. Evans Scholarship

The Roy B. Evans scholarship, underwritten by the PCMA Education Foundation, is offering five qualified students a $5,000 tuition-based scholarship. This fantastic scholarship is not only the largest scholarship offered by PCMA, but it is also the only tuition based scholarship. The Roy B. Evans, Jr., CAE, Scholarship was established to honor the service and generosity of PCMA's former President and CEO, Roy B. Evans, Jr. Mr. Evans devoted 17 years of service and leadership to PCMA and to the meetings industry, serving as PCMA's President through 2000. During his many years as PCMA's chief staff officer, Mr. Evans strongly supported education and professional development for PCMA members.Scholarship applicants are considered based on academic record, hospitality work experience, current and planned involvement in the hospitality industry, recommendations by faculty and work supervisor, and PCMA involvement. To be considered, applicants must be current PCMA student members. For more information on PCMA membership, please visit www.pcma.org.

Multicultural Scholarship

The PCMA Multicultural Student Scholarship is available to award funding to PCMA student members who have been traditionally underrepresented in the meetings/hospitality industry, especially, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, and African American/Black students who intend to pursue careers in the meetings/hospitality industry.
Up to five (5) deserving student members, have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 multicultural student scholarship to offset the expenses of tuition, textbooks, and other associated educational costs. The awards are based on need and candidates must be recommended by Faculty Members at the institution at which the student is enrolled.
Schools, states and provinces often have stringent or unusual guidelines for the administration of scholarships. Therefore, the local or state rules where the scholarship is being awarded will prevail. In other words, the faculty members must certify that they have adhered to all prevailing guidelines at their institutions.

Student Planner of the Year Scholarship

The PCMA Education Foundation is sponsoring a scholarship to one student to plan a student seminar, and attend the 2008 PCMA Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. This is an opportunity for a student member to join industry professionals and gain valuable experience that will prepare them for a career in the meetings profession.
The Student Planner Recipient Receives:
Complimentary airfare, registration, and housing (4 nights) to the 2008 PCMA Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington
$1,000 tuition based award, payment will be sent directly to institution and made payable to institution
Mentorship with a member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee to collaborate in planning session
Recognition at an Awards Ceremony at the Annual Meeting
The opportunity to network with PCMA staff and industry leaders and gain valuable experience