2015 Professional Development Scholarships
Apply by September 16

Pursuing a certification or other professional development?
We want to fund your continuing education and empower our tourism community!

A pool of Professional Development Scholarships up to $1,500 each are available to support additional certification, product knowledge and professional training. Individuals seeking a career OR currently working within Baltimore's meetings and tourism industry are eligible to apply. Example courses and programs include (but are not limited to):

-American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) Professional Certification Programs

-Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM)

-National Restaurant Association Professional Certification Programs (ManageFirst, ServSafe)

-Other relevant continuing education courses in Business, Culinary, Hospitality, Tourism or Non-Profit Management pending sufficient clarification in the application form.

Scholarships are also available for local employees to attend educational conferences so long as he/she will benefit from the professional development opportunity, and, through whose participation will help strengthen the capacity of local organizations to attract and serve visitors.

For more information including an application visit baltimore.org/info/scholarship-program

All applications must be received by September 16, 2015