Scholarships
SMPS Maryland provides three scholarship opportunities for our members. Each opportunity serves to further the education of the awardees. Candidates for scholarships are required to submit applications.
NERC
The NERC Conference Scholarship strengthens SMPS Maryland’s mission to promote the continued advancement of new talent within our industry. This scholarship is open to marketing, communications, and business development professionals with two to nine years of experience. Candidates for the scholarship must also have a minimum of one year of SMPS Maryland membership. The scholarship recipient will receive full registration to the regional NERC Conference.
Past Recipients
- 2023: Kristen Yanchoris
Build Business
The Build Business Conference Scholarship strengthens SMPS Maryland’s mission to promote the continued advancement of new talent within our industry. This scholarship is open to marketing, communications, and business development professionals with two to nine years of experience. Candidates for the scholarship must also have a minimum of one year of SMPS Maryland membership. The scholarship recipient will receive full registration to the SMPS Build Business Conference.
Past Recipients
- 2017: Tia Harris
- 2016: Ashley Schmidt, CPSM
- 2015: Mindy Hinsley, CPSM
- 2014: Sara Goins, CPSM
The Pinnacle Experience
The SMPS Pinnacle Scholarship strengthens SMPS Maryland’s mission to promote the continued advancement of experienced marketers within our industry. The program is a symposium-style learning opportunity for senior marketing leaders and is designed as a thought-provoking event.
Attendees will discuss fresh ideas, exchange unique perspectives with other marketing and business development leaders, and learn about and share inspiring successes. Participants will be challenged by thought-provoking speakers, addressing a variety of factors associated with setting strategic direction and leading successful firms.
This scholarship is open to professionals with significant experience (10-15+ years) who serve as the “first chair” for leading their firm’s marketing and business development efforts. Candidates for the scholarship must have a minimum of two years of SMPS Maryland membership. The recipient of the scholarship will receive a stipend of $1,000 to attend the SMPS Pinnacle Experience.
Past Recipients
- 2023: Cassie Hays
- 2018: Mindy Hinsley, CPSM and Katelin Etoh, CPSM
- 2017: Liz Aceto, CPSM
- 2016: Katelin Etoh, CPSM
Candidates for either scholarship will submit an application and will demonstrate their commitment to their career as an A/E/C marketer through professional development activities, participation in SMPS Maryland, and the contributions they have made to their firm in their current position.
