This scholarship is part of SMPS Seattle's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to help diversify membership and help provide opportunities for BIPOC individuals and DBE, WBE, MBE, VBE, LGBTBE firms to elevate their marketing efforts. We want members to feel welcomed, accepted and celebrated for their unique perspectives.
SMPS Seattle is offering up to (10) scholarships to pay for one year’s membership to SMPS Seattle.
(3) scholarships will be dedicated to non-members
(3) scholarships will be dedicated to current members
(2) scholarships will be dedicated to those affiliated with a firm designated as D/W/M/V/LGBTBE
(2) scholarships will be dedicated to those who identify as BIPOC
The winner will be chosen based on their current SMPS involvement or if a new member, interest in future involvement, and proven benefit to the applicant.
This application is intended to help SMPS understand your interest in and need for the scholarship. We welcome and encourage ALL individuals to apply.
If the application is incomplete or identifies who you are, the applicant will be disqualified.
Applications are scored according to the following rubric:
SMPS Involvement
Years of Experience
Interest (25 pts)
Value/Need (15 pts)
Applications are collected and awarded twice per year; March & October.
*Do not identify yourself or your firm in any sections other than where specifically requested.
If you have questions, please contact Ashley Di Cristina, Director-at-Large, Professional Development at adicristina@umci.com
SMPS Seattle is accepting applications now through January 31, 2025, for the 2024 Fellows Scholarship to attend the SMPS Amplify AEC, previously known as Build Business.
Attending the SMPS Amplify AEC national conference contributed to the long-term success of our Chapter’s six Fellows: Karleen Belmont, Victoria Cooper, Kenda Salisbury, Ted Sive, Bill Strong, and Carla Thompson. Eager to share that experience, they worked with Seattle Chapter leaders to create the Fellows Scholarship, so that other SMPS Seattle members have access to the same opportunity. This generous scholarship of up to $3,200 covers registration ($1,199) with the remaining applied toward travel expenses. (This excludes any meals.)
*All current SMPS Seattle members who have attended at least (2) Fellows Forums are eligible, with the exception of previous Fellows Scholarship winners from the past (5) years. Previous unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to apply again!
If an application is incomplete, or if it reveals the applicant’s identity, employer, or co-workers by name in Part II of the application process, it will be disqualified.
Applications are scored according to the following rubric:
Benefit to the applicant - 50 points
Positive impact to employer or future employer - 20 points
SMPS involvement - 20 points
Overall quality of submittal - 10 points (persuasive, well written, personal)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact Ashley Di Cristina, Director-at-Large, Professional Development, adicristina@umci.com.