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Students worldwide preparing for a career in destination or event management may apply for ADMEI's Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship. Your program must run at least one year, and awards pay toward an accredited college or university with a meetings management or hospitality program.
Up to two $2,500 scholarships are awarded. Winners are invited to the ADMEI Annual Conference with airfare and hotel covered.
Submit a resume, a letter of recommendation from an industry contact or professor, a minimum 250-word essay, and a 45 to 60 second video introduction. The scholarship honors Linda Thompson, a longtime leader in the destination management and events profession.
The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 (2 winners).
November 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Business; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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