Casino association

Each year, the European Casino Association (ECA) invites its members to nominate promising leaders for the ECA Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Programme for the Executive Development Program (EDP). The ECA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the land-based casino industry, believing that a diverse environment enhances employee satisfaction and engagement. The ECA Diversity Scholarship aims to empower underrepresented groups, providing them with the opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to leadership roles.

Now in its sixth year, the ECA Diversity Scholarship will once again enable two ECA member employees to participate in the prestigious EDP, a collaboration between the Universities of Las Vegas and Reno.

The scholarship, valued at approximately 12, euros, covers all expenses, including travel, accommodation, and the training programme. We extend our gratitude to our partners, Clarion, AGEM, and the Universities of Las Vegas and Reno, for their unwavering support of this initiative.

The EDP is a leading gaming leadership course, jointly designed by the UNLV International Gaming Institute and the University of Nevada. Over the past thirty years, it has become a touchstone for gaming executives seeking to elevate their careers, honing leadership, management skills, and strategic thinking.

To nominate a candidate, ECA members have to ensure they meet the following criteria:

• Employment with a direct or indirect ECA member
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Minimum of years experience in a middle management position or above in the land-based casino industry
• Aspiration to hold a leadership position
• Identification for future career development by the employer
• Availability for PR outreach

In order for the jury to select suitable candidates, to following documents must be submitted for a valid nomination:

1. CV
2. Completed nomination form
3. A recommendation letter from an executive in the candidate's company
4. A picture of the candidate

Please note that only candidates who meet the criteria and have submitted the required documents will be considered.

The scholarship jury consists of 4 members who are representatives of the four entities that are partners in this Scholarship programme: The European Casino Association, Clarion, AGEM and the Executive Development Programme.