PPAI Introduces New Scholarship For Regional Members

Monday, March 03, 2025 12:35 PM | Cassondra Franze (Administrator)

PPAI has introduced a new scholarship that will help one member of a regional association attend a PPAI event this year.


“Empowering individuals through professional development and networking is not just an investment in their future, but in the future of our promo community,” says Shannon Johnson, MAS, director of executive administration at PPAI. “By offering scholarships, we create a pathway to success, fostering growth, innovation and opportunity for all.”

Empowering individuals through professional development and networking is not just an investment in their future, but in the future of our promo community.”

Shannon Johnson, MAS

Director of Executive Administration, PPAI

Scholarship Details

The scholarship covers up to $2,500 for event registration, hotel costs and airfare costs for any of the events below:


“Scholarships were a direct ask from our regional community, and PPAI listened,” says Kara Keister, MAS, CEO of Social Good Promotions and Regional Relations Committee delegate to the PPAI Board of Directors. “PPAI has created a path to reward volunteer service and regional membership with access to premier events like the Women’s Leadership Conference and North American Leadership Conference, empowering members to connect, lead and drive the industry forward.”

Scholarships were a direct ask from our regional community, and PPAI listened.”

Kara Keister, MAS

CEO, Social Good Promotions

Applications are being taken here – click on the PPAI Regional Member Scholarship.

The application portal will close after March 31.

Published with Permission from PPAI

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