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Chris Wehking Education Scholarship Fund

Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Background: This scholarship fund honors Chris Wehking, PCMA's 2014 Chairman of the Board of Directors and 2019 PCMA Foundation Lifetime Achievement Honoree. Chris was a passionate advocate for event professionals to have a "seat at the table" and was instrumental in advancing scholarship programs and supporting the global events industry.

Focus Areas:

Education and career development for event professionals
Supporting the next generation of business event professionals
Mentorship and professional advancement

Geographic Scope: Global (supports students internationally)

Eligibility: Students pursuing education in event management and related fields

Goal: To fund 1,000 scholarships for the next generation of business event professionals

Key Contact:

JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan
Email: [email protected]
PCMA Foundation
200 E. Randolph St. Suite 7150
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: +1 877-827-7262 (toll-free) or +1 312-423-7262 (main)

Donation Information:

100% of funds are used for scholarships
Mail check payments to: PCMA Foundation, Re: Chris Wehking, 38407 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1352
Online donations available at foundation.pcma.org/donate
Deferred payment plans and pledge letters available
International donors can donate via foundation.pcma.org/donate and select "In Honor of" and type "Chris Wehking"