Five Scholarships to be Awarded to FFEA Members
2009 Scholarships have been AWARDED and will be ANNOUNCED Soon!
The Florida Festivals and Events Association's (FFEA) mission is to promote professional development in the festivals, events, and fair industry. FFEA strongly believes that providing scholarships to its regional seminars and convention assists in fulfilling this mission. This year, FFEA will be awarding five delegate scholarships to its 15th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, August 5-7, 2009.
The delegate registration fee is $395. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will only pay a $195 registration fee which includes the following social/food functions:
- Opening Reception
- Awards Luncheon
- Trade Show Lunch
- Coffee Breaks Thursday and Friday
- Thursday Night Dinner and Dance
- Late Night Hospitality Hours on Wednesday and Thursday nights
- Friday Dinner and Social Poolside
The scholarship does not include room nights, transportation, or any other expenses.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Applicant must be a FFEA member.
- This must be the applicant’s first FFEA Annual Convention and Trade Show.
- Applicant’s event budget is under $100,000.
- Applicant demonstrates a financial need.
- If chosen, recipient agrees to volunteer at the Annual Convention and Trade Show, August 5-7, 2009 for a minimum of two hours.
(Volunteer opportunities will be sent to recipients. No volunteer hours will conflict with educational sessions.)
Click here to view the 2008 Scholarship winners.
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