GPPCMA Annual Meeting Scholarship for Student Members

Dear Student Members,

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA is happy to announce our scholarship opportunity for the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2011.

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter recognizes the value for students to attend the PCMA Annual Meeting, but also understands that it can become a financial burden as well.

We invite all GPPCMA Student Members to apply for the Annual Meeting Scholarship by submitting the following items to the GPPCMA Student Development Committee:

1. Cover Letter – Letter to Student Committee explaining why you would like to attend the Annual Meeting and why you deserve to receive this scholarship
2. Proof of PCMA Student Membership
3. Current Resume
4. Proof of involvement in PCMA, GPPCMA, Student Chapter of PCMA and hospitality industry. Potential items to include are:
a. GPPCMA Newsletter Articles
b. Minutes from Student Chapter Meetings
c. Summary of and pictures from Student Chapter functions/events
d. Items from internships
e. Certificates/Awards
f. Any additional items you feel represent your involvement
**Since this is a brand new scholarship, items are not limited to a certain time frame.
Also, all submissions will be returned to applicants.
Submissions must be received by Astrid Schrier, GPPCMA Student Development Committee Chair by Friday, October 22nd, 2010. Submissions can be sent via e-mail to gppcmastudents@gmail.com or mailed to the following:

Astrid Schrier
Association Headquarters Inc.
15000 Commerce Pkwy, Suite CMt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Submissions will be reviewed by the members of the GPPCMA Student Development Committee and winners will be announced no later than Friday, October 29th, 2010.

The scholarship winner will receive the following:

-Complimentary registration to the 2011 Annual Meeting
-Four nights stay at the MGM Grand (Saturday-Tuesday or Sunday-Wednesday)
-$400 for use for airfare to the 2011 Annual Meeting

Student must submit an article (625 words) for the GPPCMA newsletter describing his or her experience at the Annual Meeting.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Astrid Schrier at gppcmastudents@gmail.com

Thank you and GOOD LUCK!