The MIA announced that applications are being accepted for the MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award for aspiring fabricators, installers or administrative personnel interested in furthering their careers within the natural stone industry. The deadline for entries is July 25, 2008, and the scholarship will cover travel and registration costs for one or more winners to StonExpo - held this year from October 15 to 18 in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must have fewer than five years of experience in the natural stone industry, and a key to the selection process is a 250- to 500-word typed essay explaining the applicant’s commitment to the natural stone industry. Applicants must also include a letter of recommendation from his or her company describing the entrant’s commitment and potential for future leadership in the industry. Entry forms are available at www.marble-institute.com.