CPC Individual Event Scholarship Application 2026

This year, the Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) has been given the opportunity to grants event scholarship awards to individual members of GBTA chapters.

Details:

Two (2) Scholarships for 2026 WINiT Summit registration (1 Allied, 1 Direct) - in person October 26th & 27th, 2026 in Dallas, TX
Four (4) Scholarships for 2026 Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit registration (2 Allied, 2 Direct) - in person November 9th & 10th, 2026 in Houston, TX
Two (2) Scholarships for 2027 Legislative Summit registration (1 Allied, 1 Direct) - in person in June 2027 in Washington, DC

July 17, 2026, Scholarship application opens.
August 31, 2026, Scholarship application closes.

Who is Eligible: Any Direct or Allied Member in good standing with their local Chapter during the 2026 season.

The Fine Print: One online application per member may be submitted. Scholarship is valid for registration to the one (1) event selected by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship covers registration only, all other expenses are the responsibility of the recipient including but not limited to airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals outside of event provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Johnson, CPC Scholarship Committee Chairperson at either 801-601-1205 or scholarships@gbtacpc.org.

The 2026 CPC Scholarship Committee:

Melissa Johnson – Chairperson, Utah Chapter
Jeremy Diederich – Las Vegas Chapter
Amy Hunke – Michigan Chapter
Lena Sanok - North Carolina Chapter

Name

First NameLast Name

Company

Title/Position

Chapter Name

Select one

Email

example@example.com

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

# of years as a Local Chapter Member

You must be a current member in good standing of a local GBTA chapter in order to be considered for a CPC scholarship

Upload a Professional Photo of Yourself

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By attaching a photo, you consent to the use of the photo in CPC presentations and on the website as part of the announcement, if you are awarded a scholarship.

Please describe your past and present involvement with GBTA, your local chapter, and other industry organizations/events, including positions held.

i.e.committee chair, committee volunteer, Board Member, Officer etc. Up to 20 points awarded

Which event would you like to attend?

Please explain in detail why you would you would like to attend this (these) event(s) and how it would contribute to advancing your career.

Essay –Please limit your answer to 500 words or less) Up to 80 points.

Applicant Affidavit: By submitting this application to the GBTA Chapter Presidents' Council (“CPC”) Scholarship Committee for consideration, I affirm that all information provided is true and can be substantiated with additional documentation, if requested. I understand that submission of false information or failure to provide sufficient documentation shall invalidate this application and will result in the termination of any scholarship aid now or in the future. I have read and understand that a member can only earn a scholarship once every two years.