The Events Industry Council (EIC) offers the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program.
The CMP program aims to increase the professionalism of meeting management professionals in all sectors of the industry by:
Identifying a comprehensive body of knowledge in the meeting management profession
Promoting industry standards, practices, and ethics
Stimulating the advancement of the art and science of meeting management
Increasing the value of Certified Meeting Professionals to their employers
Maximizing the value received from the products and services provided by CMPs
There is a $250 application fee that we do not pay. Once approved to take the exam, the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation will pay the $475 testing fee directly to EIC on your behalf.
This scholarship is for first-time testing only—you cannot apply for retesting or re-certification. You must be at least 21 years old.
CMP Scholarship Application
Your completed application must include:
1 Page Essay included in the online application
Copy of your application approval notice from EIC
Resume
Headshot for online and print promotions
Media Release acknowledgment
Signature of applicant & witness
Letter of recommendation
A letter of recommendation/support must be submitted from a current or former manager, instructor, or peer who can attest to your commitment to the hospitality industry. The letter must be on official letterhead and include complete contact information of the referrer and sent separately by mail to P.O. Box 98141, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8141 or email to info@timothysylam.org
Apply Online- Click here to apply for TSYLF funding for the CMP scholarship.
Apply Online- Click here to apply for certification registration through EIC.
Please review the FAQs about the CMP certification and application process.
Application Schedule
Winter Full applications are due by: February 15
Spring Full applications are due by: May 15
Summer Full applications are due by: August 15
Fall Full applications are due by: November 15