Organizations
The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic (RSMGC)
The RSMGC provides financial support to tradeshow industry professionals and their families who are facing tragedies or crisis situations. The charity is closely tied to the annual golf tournament and is well-known within the industry for its commitment to helping those in need. For more information see their website www.rsmgc.org.
Exhibitor Media Group’s Scholarship Program
Exhibitor Online provides financial aid and scholarships to industry professionals looking to advance their education or to students seeking careers in the tradeshow and event marketing industry. For more information visit their website www.exhibitoronline.com/ctsm/program.asp.
Exhibition and Event Industry Education Foundation (EEIEF)
EEIEF provides scholarships and financial assistance through the Bob Dallmeyer Educational Fund for students and professionals looking to advance their education and careers in the exhibition and events industry. For more information see their website www.iaee.com/bob-dallmeyer-education-fund.
The Meetings Industry Fund (MIF)
This organization helps meetings, events, and tradeshow professionals in crisis by providing financial assistance to those experiencing serious hardships. The MIF supports individuals facing life-changing circumstances like medical emergencies or natural disasters. For more information see their website www.themeetingsindustryfund.org.
Search Foundation
The Search Foundation offers financial help to meetings, events, and catering professionals in crisis due to illness, accident, or natural disasters. It was created to assist event industry colleagues when unexpected hardships occur, often providing emergency grants. For more information visit their website www.searchfoundation.org.
Events Industry Council (EIC)
As there are many more scholarships here is a link to EIC’s Scholarship page, which lists many more opportunities for education in the tradeshow industry. Visit their website www.eventscouncil.org/Career-Centre/Scholarships.
Companies
Many tradeshow companies support charities. This list is being updated.
