NorthWest Chapter Endowment Fund
Next Submission Deadline:
March 30th, 2012
Are you looking to upgrade your skills or the skills of your employees, but don’t have the budget to make it happen? We are here to help – the NorthWest Chapter of the MRA is proud to offer our Professional Development Program.
Apply for the Professional Development Program (.doc)
Applications are processed quarterly. Submission dates for 2012:
- March 30th, 2012
- June 30th, 2012
- September 30th, 2012
- December 30th, 2012
The NorthWest MRA Professional Development Program is intended to increase excellence in the market research industry. Recipients will be able to take advantage of the program to assist in their educational endeavors.
Individual award amounts typically range from $250 to $500. Individual awards will be provided based on personal criteria and needs, and may not cover the entire cost of the course, seminar, specialized training, etc. Any member may apply for an award for his or her own use or for one of their full or part-time employees.
The NorthWest MRA Professional Development Program will allow the recipient to pursue a course that will upgrade skills used in their current position or prepare them for additional responsibilities through traditional schooling or specialized training sessions.
Eligibility
Any member may apply for an award for his or her personal use or for one of their full or part-time employees. The NorthWest MRA Professional Development Program will allow the recipient to pursue a course that will upgrade skills used in their current position or prepare them for additional responsibilities. This opportunity is commonly used to help fund courses in statistics, computer applications, marketing research skills, market research ethics, and many others.
Application Procedures
Applications can be made for only one scholarship per applicant per quarterly program period. The NorthWest MRA Professional Development Program approved program/course must be completed within 4 months of award date. If the applicant is not a member of the NorthWest MRA, a letter of recommendation shall also accompany the application from the employer member.
Selection
The NorthWest MRA Professional Development Committee will choose recipients based on the strength of their application, appropriateness of the desired educational program/course, applicant’s involvement in marketing research, and their desire to succeed.
Award Disbursement
Recipients of the NorthWest MRA Professional Development Program will be notified within 30 days of the end of each application period. A list of award winners shall be published in the NorthWest MRA newsletter “Topline” and placed on the website after the judging has been finalized. Funds are dispersed at the satisfactory completion of the designated program/course.
Apply for the Professional Development Program (.doc)
