Scholarship Program
Apply for the ESCA Scholarship Program
Investing in the Future
ESCA (Exhibition Services & Contractors Association) is dedicated to advancing the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry through education, information exchange, and the professionalism shared by members and their customers. Through the ESCA scholarship fund, ESCA is committed to business integrity, industry leadership, and future leaders’ education.
The ESCA scholarship fund will award up to four academic and need-based scholarships for industry members and their families to pursue university studies in fields related to the exhibition industry and help educate the next generation’s leaders.
Three general one-time scholarships are offered in addition to the Dennis Hale memorial scholarship. This particular scholarship is provided to one student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to service and volunteerism in their local community and a solid academic record. All scholarships take both academics and need into account when considering candidates.
Funding and Legacy
ESCA Scholarships are funded by generous donations from our members and industry company partners every year.
Investing in the Future
The ESCA scholarship fund will award up to four academic and need based scholarships for industry members and their families to pursue university studies in fields related to the exhibition industry and help educate the next generation’s leaders.
Three general one time scholarships are offered in addition to the Dennis Hale memorial scholarship. This special scholarship is provided to one student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to service and volunteerism in their local community in addition to a solid academic record. All scholarships take both academics and need into account when considering candidates.
The Dennis Hale Memorial Scholarship
Dennis Hale was the Executive Director of CORT™ Tradeshow and Events division and worked in the rental industry for over 12 years. He was on the ESCA board and was committed to serving the less fortunate in his community. Dennis was a regular volunteer at the Las Vegas homeless shelter, where he spent countless hours planning and cooking meals for those in need. He gave his time and energy to impact those around him positively. Dennis lost his battle with ALS in 2013, but he confronted the disease with the same courage, conviction, and grace he displayed throughout his life. We honor the legacy of his service with this scholarship.
Funding and Legacy
ESCA Scholarships are funded by generous donations from our members and industry company partners. Investing in the Future
Please help us fund our mission to promote exhibition industry education by supporting our scholarship fund. Your generous donations can make a difference in developing future leaders and furthering the education of worthy students in our community. 100% of all donations to the scholarship fund will be used for the sole purpose of scholarships. No administrative fees or costs will reduce your contribution.
TO DONATE, email info@esca.org.
Scholarship Guidelines
Only an exhibition or events industry member or immediate family members are eligible.
An applicant must be sponsored by an ESCA member but need not be a member.
One (1) Dennis Hale Memorial Scholarship and several lump sum scholarships are awarded each year in varying amounts, less than $5,000 each.
Scholarships are for the post-high school education curriculum (college, trade school, etc.), and applicants must be a high school senior or beyond for the year the scholarship award is paid out.
Academic records will be used to determine eligibility.
The ESCA Scholarship Committee will review and select each year’s winners. The committee will determine if any additional input is required to make its final selections.
ESCA reserves the right to change the scholarship program as needed and decide eligibility at its sole discretion.
