Helen Brett Scholarship

Each year, scholarships are awarded to individuals who are exploring the study of exhibitions and events management with the end goal of advancing their careers in this field.

Scholarship History

The Helen Brett scholarship was established by Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP and named for his grandmother, Helen Brett, who was a pioneer in the trade show industry. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist individuals who are enrolled in an accredited college, university, junior or technical college with a focus on the study of exhibition and event management. The scholarship serves to promote the exhibitions and events industry by attracting college level students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support.

Scholarships are awarded competitively based upon pursuit of a degreed major focusing on exhibition and/or event management. If within a hospitality program, the focus of study should be the exhibitions and events industry as determined by the review of the submitted official transcripts.

“My grandmother, Helen Brett, was one of the first female trade show organizers in the industry. As a third generation family business owner I am very proud to continue her legacy through awarding scholarships to those who share my grandmother’s passion for trade shows.”

– Robert Kolinek, President & CEO, Helen Brett Enterprises

Robert Kolinek

Scholarship Criteria

Requirements:

Must be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited college, university, junior or technical college
Must be enrolled in a degree program focusing on exhibition/event management
Minimum 3.0 grade point average on 4.0 scale
Completed Helen Brett Scholarship Application
Resume
Two letters of recommendation by faculty and/or from exhibition industry leader

Official transcript
One page essay submission (500-1,000 words) on an explanation of your goals and desired roles in the exhibitions and events industry
Consideration to attend Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Graduate Student Applicants are ineligible to receive scholarship monies should their graduate assistant position be fully funded by their college/university or any other external funding source
All paperwork must be received at the IAEE office by 5/1

The scholarship includes:

Up to $5,000 in tuition assistance
Consideration for potential candidates to have an internship experience at the Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Submit application and required materials to:

Helen Brett Scholarship
12700 Park Central Dr Ste 308
Dallas, Texas 75251 USA

Contact: Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM
Email: mflanagan@iaee.com

Questions?
Contact: Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM
Email: mflanagan@iaee.com

A selection committee comprised of IAEE Faculty Advisory Task Force members and staff will review and rate the applications, and scholarship awards will be based solely on these ratings. Scholarship recipients will be announced by 1 July.