PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was proudly established to help encourage and fund NECMA Manager’s quest in achieving their CCM designation. 
The funds awarded are to help offset the tuition expenses for the BMI courses listed below, the Review Course and the Certification Exam Fee.

1. Scholarships are reviewed bi-annually, January and July by the Scholarship Committee, a sub-committee of the Chapter Board and then presented to the Board for approval.
2. They are awarded to the following individuals:
   1. NECMA members who are seeking the CCM designation and
   2. Whose club pays none or partial costs associated with achieving said designation
3. The deadline for receiving all applications is December 1^st and June 1^st.  (In the hands of the Committee by said date). To be reviewed and awarded in January and July.  They must be submitted prior to attending the class.
4.  Applications are available on line at the Chapter website, www.NECMA.org in the Education Section. Completed applications sent to New England Club Managers Association, Attn: Scholarship Chairman, Post Office Box 20008, Worcester, MA 01602-0008
5.  All applications must meet the requirements listed below.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
6. Up to two (2) total Scholarships will be awarded per year for the following:
   1. BMI II $500
   2. BMI III $750
   3. Review Course and Exam $500
   4. Proctored Exam Fee $100
7.  All or part of the scholarships may be awarded solely based on the recommendation from the Scholarship Committee to the NECMA Board.
8. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their achievement by the Committee in writing.
9. Professional Development Scholarship checks will be paid to the manager once proof of attending the class is submitted to the Scholarship Committee.  Proof of attendance is the certificate of completion.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be an active NECMA member for at least one full year 

2. Actively pursuing the CCM designation 

3. 10 Chapter credits earned during the year the Scholarship is being requested

4. Current with dues both NECMA & CMAA

5. Have submitted by the deadline above and prior to attending the class:

a.       Completed application

b.       Professional resume sent with the application

c.       Letter of recommendation from General Manager (or equivalent) or Club Board Member which should include any amounts that the club may or may not pay for

d.       One page letter stating career direction and why you may be deserving of the scholarship per the application

NECMA Professional Development Scholarship Committee
David Przybylski, CCM