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The Roy Hailey Memorial Education Scholarship supports the professional growth of community association managers through access to CAI's Professional Management Development Program (PMDP). The scholarship covers full tuition for one PMDP course (a $579 value) for managers seeking to earn professional credentials including CMCA, AMS, LSM, and PCAM designations. Established by Pam Bailey and Marc Markel to honor Roy Hailey, a trailblazer in the legal and community association industries, the scholarship has been providing support since 2015 to foster professionalism and excellence in community associations. The scholarship is intended for managers pursuing initial credentials and is not for redesignation or maintenance of existing credentials. It supports both self-paced online and live virtual learning opportunities through CAI's credentialing pathway. The endowment ensures that financial barriers do not prevent qualified managers from progressing in their professional development and achieving prestigious industry designations. Applications are accepted year-round with three review cycles: Spring (deadline March 31), Summer (deadline July 31), and Fall (deadline November 30). The scholarship helps community association managers across the United States advance their education and strengthen the educational pipeline for current and future industry leaders.