The purpose of the Helen Brett Scholarship is to assist individuals who are enrolled in a four-year degree program with a focus on the study of exhibition and event management. The scholarship serves to promote the exhibitions and events industry by attracting college level students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students studying exhibition or event management at accredited institutions
- Available to both undergraduate and graduate students
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Scholarship aims to attract new professionals to the exhibitions and events industry
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Must be enrolled in a program focused on exhibition or event management
- Graduate students with fully funded assistantships are not eligible
- Other majors may qualify if application shows clear intent to enter the exhibition/event industry
- Must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA
Application Process
- Complete the online application by the stated deadline
- Submit a resume outlining academic and professional experience
- Provide two letters of recommendation from faculty or industry professionals
- Submit an official transcript or admission letter showing enrollment in a qualifying degree program
- Write and submit a 500–1,000 word essay describing your goals in the exhibition or events industry and how the scholarship will help you achieve them
- Prepare and submit all materials at once, as the application cannot be saved and completed later
Scholarships are awarded competitively based upon pursuit of a degree major focusing on exhibition and/or event management. If within a hospitality program, the focus of study should be the exhibitions and events industry as determined by the review of the submitted official transcripts. Applicants must: be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited college, university, junior or technical college; be enrolled in a degree program focusing on exhibition/event management; have a minimum 3.25 grade point average on 4.0 scale; have completed Helen Brett Scholarship Application; and supply a resume and two letters of recommendation by faculty and/or from exhibition industry leader.