2026 Michigan Museums Association Conference Scholarship Application Survey

The Michigan Museums Association (MMA) is pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarships to help more of our members attend our annual conference this year, which is being held October 19-21 in Oakland County.

Scholarships are open to individual MMA members and those listed on the accounts for MMA museum members. The number of scholarships available will depend on funds raised through the scholarship appeal. Donations can be made online at michiganmuseums.org/donations.

Scholarships will be awarded based on articulation of need and desire to attend, and will reflect the broadest representation of MMA membership possible. The scholarship includes conference registration and also provides a stipend of $200 to cover travel and other expense.

Scholarship applications are due July 13. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 27.

1.Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Full Address (street, city, zip)

Organization

Title/Role

Membership Level, if any

2.Have you previously attended an MMA conference?

3.Have you received a scholarship to this or another professional conference before? If yes, please describe.

4.Would you be able to attend the conference without this scholarship?

yes

not sure

5.How will a scholarship make your attendance at the conference possible?

6.Why do you want to attend the 2025 MMA conference?

7.How does this year’s theme — "Stronger Together" — resonate with your work or goals in the museum field?

8.Describe your current involvement in the museum field and how this scholarship could support your growth.

9.What challenges have you faced in accessing professional development opportunities, and how would this scholarship help address them?