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21 The Business Management Institutes
LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship
Created in 2011 with the help of a generous donation from
the LaRocca Family, this scholarship promotes those that are
committed to lifelong learning as well as mentoring future
leaders. Recipients of the LaRocca Scholarship receive
tuition and up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend their
choice of an executive level BMI course. Additionally, a
second component of the scholarship provides them with
funds for an individual that they are mentoring to be used
for either CMAA dues (both National and Chapter level)
or to attend a CMAA World Conference or a
Leadership/Legislative Conference and up to $1,000 in
travel expenses. To date, there have been five recipients.
Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship
Created in honor of a pioneer who paved the way for
countless future industry leaders, the Sally Burns Rambo
Scholarship assists female club managers in their pursuit of
continuing education. Recipients of the Sally Burns Rambo
Scholarship receive the tuition costs and up to $1,000 in
travel expenses to attend their choice of one of the BMI
programs. Five scholarships were awarded in the 2012
inaugural year, totaling nearly $20,000. To date, there have
been nine recipients of the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship.
James B. Singerling Scholarship
Named in honor of CMAA’s long-tenured Chief Executive
Officer Jim Singerling, CCM, this scholarship rewards
current CMAA members who are actively involved in either
their chapter and/or in giving back to their communities.
We are also looking to identify members who would not
otherwise attend the World Conference. Applicants must
be nominated by their CMAA chapter and either a current
Professional or Alumnus member of CMAA. This
scholarship provides complete access to the annual CMAA
World Conference, covering a full registration as well as up
to $1,000 in travel expenses.
Scholarships Available Through
The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation aims to
provide funding for professional
development opportunities
throughout the lifecycle of a club
manager’s career, beginning at the
university level and continuing on
through the executive level. Since
inception in 1988, more than $6
million has been distributed back into the club industry by
way of The Club Foundation’s Scholarship and Grant
Program. Through the program, 220 recipients have been
awarded nearly $500,000 in funding towards their education
thus far. The Club Foundation strives to continue to
promote the professional development of club managers far
into the future. For more information on these scholarships
and how to apply, please visit or
e-mail
Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship
Named in honor of CMAA Past President, Bill Kendall, this
scholarship provides support for assistant club managers
that are pursuing the Certified Club Manager (CCM)
designation. Recipients receive the tuition costs to attend
each of the Business Management Institute (BMI) courses
required for certification eligibility, including the
Certification Review Course and the exam fees. Since 2002,
50 managers have been awarded a Kendall Scholarship. Of
those, 21 have already received their CCM and another 20
are still actively working towards that achievement. To date,
nearly $200,000 has already been funded through the
Kendall scholarships.