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Educational Scholarship Application Form 2011–2012

To qualify for a 2011–2012 MPI MN Educational Scholarship, all applicants must meet the criteria listed below. The criteria will be evaluated on a point system. The applicant who receives the most points will be awarded an educational scholarship to his or her desired program.

The MPI MN Scholarship Committee will review all applications, select the winners, and present them to the VP of Finance. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence. Selected scholarship recipients will be announced at the May Awards Gala and Annual Meeting.

The MPI MN Scholarship Committee will consist of the following active members: one past president, one CMP member, one CMM member, and one past scholarship recipient. This task force will be directed by the Scholarship Committee Chair.

Application form and supporting material must be submitted in their entirety by no later than Friday April 15, 2011. Send to: MPI MN, 1821 University Ave W, Ste S256, St. Paul, MN 55104 or office@mpimn.org.

Requirements

  • Educational Scholarship application form must be completed and submitted by no later than Friday April 15, 2011.
  • Application must be an active MPI member in good standing for at least one year.
  • Applicant must not be currently receiving other scholarship money from MPI (within the last two fiscal years; July 2009–June 2011).
  • Scholarship recipient must write an article for MPI MN’s newsletter, Meeting of the Minds, after completion of scholarship event.
  • At the May Awards Gala and Annual Meeting, a brief description of the scholarship recipients will be given from the podium.
  • Application must include at least one letter of recommendation from a client, professional business associate, mentor, or supervisor. This letter may not be from a co-worker.
General Information
  • *Applicant  
    If the name you’re looking for cannot be found, please contact the MPI MN office to let us know.
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    *The scholarship I am applying for:






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    Letters of recommendation



Active Member – 60 Points
  • Provide a three sentence (or less) description of yourself.
    Total possible points: 2
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    Years of MPI Membership
    Total possible points: 2
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    List all MPI sponsored meetings attended within the previous calendar year (January 2010–December 2010) with a brief description of what you learned at each meeting.
    Total possible points: 35
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    List the committee(s) and year(s) you served.
    Total possible points: 3
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    List the committee chair position(s) and board position(s) you have held and the years served for each.
    Total possible points: 15
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    List any special projects or events with which you have assisted MPI MN.
    Total possible points: 5
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    Have you been involved in an MPI MN Mentor/Mentee (Mentor Next Door) relationship in 2010/2011?
    Total possible points: 2
Professional Growth – 30 points
  • Why are you seeking additional training?
    Total possible points: 15
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    How would MPI MN benefit from your education, should you be the recipient of the scholarship?
    Total possible points: 15

 
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