American Hotel and Lodging Education Foundation

American Hotel and Lodging Education Foundation

www.ahlef.org

1. Ecolab

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 credits for upcoming fall and spring semesters • $2,000 award

2. American Express

• Full or Part-Time Student

• Must be working a minimum of 20 hours per week at a AH&LA member hotel with at least 12 months' hotel experience OR be a dependent of a qualified employee and have past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry.

• $2,000 (full-time), $1,000 (part-time) award 3. Hyatt Minority

• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the Fall semester if graduating this December

• Undergraduate hospitality management major • At least a sophomore in a four-year program

• The competition is open to minority students: African-American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander

• A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident • $2,000 award

4. AH&LEF Incoming Freshman

• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and spring semesters • Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

• Preference will be given to high school graduates of the Lodging Management Program (LMP)

National Restaurant Association

www.nraef.org/students/scholarships

1. First Time Freshman Scholarship

• Students who will be first-time freshman including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time • Applicants must be pursuing studies in a restaurant and foodservice-related

program • $2,500 award

2. Current Undergraduate Students

Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association

www.vhta.org  Education  Educational Scholarships

• Graduates of high schools and vocational schools who plan to study the hospitality industry at either a Virginia two – year or four – year college or university or post-secondary school students who specialize in the culinary arts

• Award is based upon the student’s desire to pursue a degree in this industry as well as a previously proven record of interest, such as part-time or summer employment in the industry

• Student’s academic background is expected to be a C average or better 2. College or University Scholarship

• Student who has completed two full years at a four-year college and/or university majoring in the hospitality industry management and has demonstrated successful academic achievement and interest in the hospitality industry

• Student must have achieved a 2.5 overall grade point average on a 4-point system and have demonstrated a successful work experience background within the industry

3. Graduating High School, Vocational School or Post-Secondary School Scholarship (Out of State)

• Graduates of high schools and vocational schools who plan to study the hospitality industry at either a two – year or four – year college or university or post-secondary school students who specialize in the culinary arts not in Virginia

• Award is based upon the student’s desire to pursue a degree in this industry as well as a previously proven record of interest, such as part-time or summer employment in the industry

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International

International CHRIE

Club Manager’s Association of America

www.clubfoundation.org/programs.htm

1. Joe Perdue Scholarship

• Candidate must provide strong evidence that he/she is pursuing a managerial career in the private club industry

• Candidate must have completed his/her freshman year of college and be enrolled for the full 2011-2012 academic year in an accredited four-year institution

• Candidate must have achieved and continue to maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Tourism Cares

http://www.tourismcares.org/student-programs/scholarship-programs/academic-scholarship-program

1. Tourism Cares Academic Scholarship Program

• Applicants may only apply for the Academic Scholarship Program through the online application which will be available in February

• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada

• Applicant must be a full or part time student enrolled in a travel, tourism or hospitality related program of study

• Applicant must be enrolled in the fall semester of a two or four year university in the United States or Canada

• Student must have a cumulative or overall 3.0 grade point average

• Upperclassmen: sophomores, juniors or seniors (with the exception of the High School Scholarship)

International Franchise Association

&

Choice Hotels

http://www.franchise.org/Scholarships.aspx

1. Minorities in Hospitality Scholarship Program

• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in the hospitality field

• Student must have sophomore, junior, or senior level standing for the period of the scholarship

Association of Destination Management Executives

http://adme.org/dmp/linda-thompson-memorial-scholarship.asp

• Applications will be accepted from individuals who are preparing for a career in destination management. The length of the program may be one year or longer.

• $1,000 scholarship is payable to an accredited college or university with meetings management or hospitality program

• You will need to have a letter of recommendation either by a

college/university professor or a professional in the meetings industry. This letter of recommendation should verify your:

 _{Commitment and ability to complete the educational program}  _{Experience in the meetings industry, whether volunteer or paid}  _{Aptitude to deal with the demands of the destination management}

profession.

International Association of Conference Centers

http://iacc.cardinalware.com/assets/ftp/2013ScholarshipRequirements.pdf.

1. 2013 IACC Conference Center Industry Award

• This scholarship has a monetary value of $5,000.00

• It is drawn from a fund dedicated to providing academic assistance to deserving students interested in careers in the conference center industry and is supported through generous contributions from IACC members and associated organizations

• Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, or post graduate level students

• Full-time, active student currently pursuing hospitality or related degree, in a University located in North America, Canada or Mexico

• Minimum grade point average of 3.30

• Can demonstrate interest in pursuing career in conference center industry • Previous winners ineligible

• A letter of recommendation from a qualified faculty member, explaining in sufficient detail the candidate’s worthiness and verifying his/her GPA • A personal statement from the candidate, concisely describing his/her

interests in the hospitality industry, his/her career goals, and stating why the student feels he/she is worthy of the grant-in-aid