Honoring Visionary Leadership & Lasting Impact

 

For Supplier Members

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Scholarship Overview

SITE Texas is pleased to offer supplier members the opportunity to apply for an Educational Scholarship to attend the 2028 SITE Global Conference, taking place February 21-24, 2028 in Gold Coast, Australia. This scholarship recognizes a supplier member whose exceptional leadership, passion, and commitment have made a profound and lasting impact on the SITE Texas Chapter.

Named in honor of Laurie Sprouse, founder and first president of SITE Texas, this award celebrates members who embody Laurie’s enduring legacy—visionary leadership, collaborative spirit, and a deep belief in the power of connection within our industry.
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Details
Award Value: Up to $2,500 USD to be used towards costs associated with attending the SITE Global Conference.

Recognition:

• Public recognition during a SITE Texas event or board meeting.

• A feature spotlight in the SITE Texas newsletter and social media channels.

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be an active SITE Texas member in good standing; this includes current or past SITE Texas Board Members.

• Hold a Supplier role (e.g., Hotelier, DMC, DMO, CVB, Cruise line, etc).

• Have demonstrated measurable contributions to the SITE Texas Chapter within the past year—through board or committee service, mentorship, volunteerism, event participation, or chapter ambassadorship.

• Exhibit integrity, professionalism, and a spirit of collaboration that elevates others.

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Use of Funds

Scholarship funds may be applied toward expenses directly related to attending the conference, including:

• Conference registration fees

• Airfare

• Hotel Accommodations

• Meals not included in the official program (excluding alcohol)

• Airport transfers or airport parking

Original receipts are required for reimbursement, up to a maximum of $2,500 USD. Any expenses exceeding the scholarship amount are the responsibility of the recipient.

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Application Requirements

• Application responses should be supported by relevant documentation, such as articles, speaking engagements, committee involvement, or other professional contributions.

• Supporting materials should reflect activity from the past four years only.

• Scholarships are non-transferable.

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Recipient Expectations

• Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the full conference program.

• Within 30 days of the conference, recipients must submit a written recap or assigned content to SITE Texas. This may be published in chapter communications, including newsletters or digital platforms.

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Submission Deadline​

• Applications open January 1, 2027 and must be submitted by July 31, 2027.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Applications should be submitted via the application form on the website. 

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Application Review

• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of SITE members representing three global chapters.

• Priority will be given to applicants who have not received a scholarship within the past two years.​

• All applicants, including selected recipients, will be notified of the committee’s decision in September to fall in line with early bird registration.

• If a recipient is unable to travel, the SITE Texas office must be notified in writing no later than one month prior to the conference. Any cancellation-related costs will be the responsibility of the recipient; therefore, trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Please note: Failure to comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of scholarship funds

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Questions?

Reach out to admin@sitetexas.org.