SMPS Boston Scholarship Opportunities
As part of our commitment to providing our members with educational and career growth opportunities, SMPS Boston is proud to offer a range of scholarship opportunities for members at different career levels.
Click here to see which scholarships are currently available and apply!
Fellow Application Scholarship
SMPS Boston is proud to offer need-based scholarships to help our Certified Professional Services Marketers (CPSMs) ascend to Fellows status (FSMPS). If you are an SMPS Boston member, and your company does not cover the cost of the Fellows application, SMPS Boston is here to help!
- Due Date: February 9, 2026
Pinnacle Experience Scholarship
The Pinnacle Experience is SMPS’s signature program for senior-level marketing and business development professionals. In 2026, SMPS will pilot an exclusive, elevated conference at Amplify A|E|C, SMPS’s National Conference, in Las Vegas, designed for experienced leaders ready to explore what’s next in the AEC industry. By taking place during Amplify A|E|C, Pinnacle attendees will gain the best of both worlds: a focused, senior-level learning experience combined with access to the broader Amplify community—creating more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and shared insight across every level of the profession. Scholarships cover the cost of the Pinnacle Experience add-on to Amplify A|E|C conference registration.
- Due Date: February 13, 2026
Shelley Peckham-Berardinelli, Marketing and Communications Strategist, SP Strategic Marketing, “For me, this experience served as a catalyst for growth, an opportunity to reflect on areas that required deep introspection, inspiration, and actionable takeaways to create impactful change. The insights shared during the busy two days were not just informative, but transformative. I left Atlanta with a dozen new connections and with a clarity and excitement to seize emerging opportunities (and challenges) with a refreshed mindset.”
SMPS Northeast Regional Conference Scholarship
We offer up to three scholarships for SMPS Boston members to attend the SMPS Northeast Regional Conference (NERC). Apply today to join 350+ A/E/C firm leaders, marketers, and business developers for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
- Due Date: March 2, 2026
Jennifer Pollio, Marketing Manager, B2Q Associates, “Securing a scholarship from the SMPS Boston chapter to attend the SMPS NERC Conference in Boston marked a significant milestone for me. As the sole member of B2Q Associates' marketing team, I hesitated to invest in myself, mindful of stretching our firm's resources. I initially signed up as a volunteer, hoping to get a peek into the action and find out what it was all about. I took a chance applying for the scholarship, and I am thrilled that I did. Attending this conference proved to be more than just another industry event; it was a transformative experience that deepened my understanding of professional services marketing and opened new avenues for professional growth.”
SMPS Boston Marketing Bootcamp
Boot Camp brings together entry-level marketers and business developers in the A/E/C industry for a full-day event that motivates attendees to grow professionally and personally.
- Due Date: April 17, 2026
Sid Marcey, Marketing Coordinator at Sasaki: “Having joined SMPS Boston very recently, I was unsure where to get started, but my manager and mentor Jenn Robertson encouraged me to apply for the Marketing Bootcamp Scholarship to take the chance at getting my roots in the industry. Luckily, I was accepted alongside my peer Clare, who started at Sasaki the same day as I. Getting to grow parallel with someone in this position has been a great joy and it is my pleasure to report that not only did I learn a lot with SMPS in one day, it was incredibly fun as well!”
Clare Liu, Marketing Coordinator at Sasaki: “I feel very lucky to have been able to attend the bootcamp, especially with my colleague and partner-in-crime, Sid Marcey, who shares his own takeaways here. As an advocate for continued education, I appreciate SMPS Boston's dedication toward not only organizing these educational opportunities but also providing chances for members of all backgrounds and circumstances to participate. Ever grateful for receiving the scholarship as a fresh-faced member of SMPS, I highly recommend anyone to peruse the open scholarships and apply! Thank you SMPS Boston!”
SMPS National Annual Conference Scholarship
The national conference is the premier business development, marketing, and management conference for design and building industry professionals, hosted by SMPS. Apply today and join 1000+ A/E/C firm leaders, marketers, and business developers from around the country for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration. National Annual Conference Scholarships cover the full cost of registration.
- Due Date: June 29, 2026
Suzanne King, Senior Marketing Manager, The Flamingo Project, “[The Amplify Conference] is an investment in your career and personal development that will pay dividends through your future. The knowledge and connections you'll gain are invaluable, and it's an opportunity to stay at the forefront of our ever-evolving industry.”
CPSM Certification Scholarship
SMPS Boston is proud to offer need-based scholarships to help our members become Certified Professional Services Marketers (CPSM). If you are an SMPS Boston member, and your company does not cover the cost of the application and CPSM exam testing fees, SMPS Boston is here to help! This scholarship is awarded on a rolling basis.
