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Young Professional Scholarships & Student Scholarship

MEA and Ungerboeck Systems International are pleased to announce the:

2008 Young Professional Scholarship


For young professionals working in the Meetings & Events Industry in seven regions of Australia to attend the MEA National Conference.

The scholarship offers the opportunity for the successful applicant to receive:

• Registration to the conference
• Air travel and accommodation (3 nights) for conference from the nearest capital city.

To be eligible, the nominee must be:
• Under 30 years of age with less than 3 years' full time experience in the Meetings & Events Industry
• Hold a position in the company that would not necessarily entitle them to attend the conference
• Have demonstrated commitment to their job and a keen interest in the Meetings Industry
• Employed by a MEA member

A winner of the Young Professional Scholarship for 2008 will be chosen from each of the following 7 states/regions:

(1) Queensland, (2) New South Wales, (3) Victoria, (4) South Australia, (5) Western Australia, (6) ACT, (7)Tasmania/Northern Territory (combined states)

2008 Student Scholarship


For Students in their final year (2008) of undergraduate or TAFE equivalent studies in courses related to the Meetings & Events Industry to attend the MEA National Conference.

The scholarship offers the opportunity for the successful applicant to receive:

• Registration to the conference
• Air Travel and accommodation (3 nights) for conference from the nearest capital city

The scholarship is available in NSW and Victoria. AV1 is a strong supporter of industry education and is the proud sponsor of the NSW Student scholarship. ICMS Pty Ltd and the membership of MEA Victoria are acknowledged for their support of the VIC Student scholarship.

For further information about any of the above Scholarship Programs contact either the MEA National office, (02) 9929 5400, email sturner@mea.org.au or the relevant MEA Branch Development Officer in your state.