The Kevin A. Kelly Scholarship Program was established to:
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Assist association and not-for-profit professionals in reaching a higher level of performance.
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Assist organizations with the sometimes unaffordable professional development costs and thereby contribute to their ability to provide continuing education to their employees.
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Enhance the knowledge of association and not-for-profit employees so that they, in turn, will contribute to their organization and the profession as a whole.
Description of Awards
Scholarships will be awarded for MSAE or other organizational management seminars/conferences.
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MSAE will award a maximum of $1000 per applicant over their career
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Scholarship covers registration and materials only
Who Can Apply?
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Individuals who have been Active or Associate members of MSAE for at least one year, with current dues up to date.
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Individuals who are financially unable to pay the registration fee or have the fee paid by his/her employer (honor system: no documentation required)
Responsibilites of Recipients
Scholarship recipients must attend the full program on the date and location specified in their application, barring illness or unforeseen emergency. In case of an applicant being ubable to attend the specific program, the applicant may re-apply at any time to attend a future seminar, conference or convention. However, scholarships are not transferable to another individual. MSAE will have final responsibility for selection of scholarship awards.
What is the Application Process?
Applicants must:
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Complete the scholarship application form, and applicant's immediate supervisor must be aware that the applicant is requesting funds;
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Explain aspirations to be a leader in the association sector;
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Explain how they and their organization would benefit from the training;
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Provide the completed application at least 30 working days in advance of any program;
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Provide proof of successful program completion.
Please note: Limited funds are available. If funds for the year are depleted, applicants will be notified promptly.
Contact MSAE for more information.