They seems to be running a promotion where you get a free stay certifictae as well as the 15K points.

https://app.firstusa.com/ICBatch/?PI...ID=&PROMO=DF01

Get a Free Night Certificate¹ PLUS 15,000 bonus points²

It's easy. Just apply for a Marriott Rewards® Visa® Signature card by December 31, 2005, and we'll give you a FREE NIGHT STAY certificate good at category 1-6 locations when you use your Visa card for the first time! Plus, you'll earn points for every purchase, good toward amazing vacations, airline miles, merchandise, and much more. As an Elite cardholder, you'll get:

A FREE NIGHT STAY certificate, valid at category 1-6 hotels, including many of our most exclusive hotels and resorts worldwide
15,000 bonus points with your first purchase²
3 points for every $1 spent at our 2,500 Marriott® locations
1 point for every $1 spent anywhere else!
Annual fee waived for the 1st year3

Click here to apply for the Marriott Rewards® Visa® Signature card.

¹Free night certificate is valid for hotels in categories 1-6. For participating category 1-6 locations, log on to www.MarriottRewards.com or call 801-468-4000. Certificate must be redeemed by June 30, 2006. Certificate may not be transferred, extended beyond June 30, 2006, or re-credited for points. Please allow 4-6 weeks from first purchase to receive your free night certificate. This offer is valid only for new account applications. Existing Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Cardmembers are not eligible.

²Marriott Rewards points will be awarded to accounts that are open and in good standing on the statement Closing Date. Refer to the Rewards Guide or www.MarriottRewards.com for complete membership information and terms and conditions. The 15,000-point offer is valid through 12/31/05. Please allow 3-5 weeks after your first purchase for points to be posted to your Marriott Rewards account. This offer is only valid for new account applications. Existing Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Cardmembers are not eligible. Please refer to the terms and conditions of the Marriott Rewards Visa card for complete details.

3See Pricing and Terms for more details, including annual fee information.