James B. Singerling Scholarship
James B. Singerling Scholarship supports club industry professionals with registration, travel, and lodging for their first professional CMAA World Conference attendance to advance professional development.
Funder: The Club Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Full conference registration plus up to $1,500 in reimbursed travel and lodging expenses
Summary: Supports club industry professionals attending the CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo for the first time as professionals.
Key Information: Applicants must be CMAA Professional or Alumnus members; previous conference attendance as a student is accepted.
Description
The James B. Singerling Scholarship is administered by The Club Foundation to make first-time professional attendance at the CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo possible for club industry professionals. It supports participation in the event by covering full conference registration and reimbursing eligible travel and lodging expenses.
The scholarship honors Jim Singerling, CCM, CMAA’s longtime CEO, upon his retirement after 25 years of leadership. It forms part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to professional development throughout a club manager’s career, from university studies through executive leadership. This scholarship focuses specifically on professionals who have not previously attended the World Conference in a professional capacity.
