Monday, May 14, 2012

James Beard Foundation Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for undergraduate students pursuing studies in hotel, restaurant or convention management at Le Cordon Bleu, Australia. Students must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English. A Bachelor's of Business degree is awarded. Due date may vary. Contact the Institution at +618 8346 3700 or the website at www.cordonbleu.net for more information and/or application.

Jacobetti Skill Center Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Western New Mexico University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northern Michigan University College of Technology and Applied Science pursuing a diploma. Applicants must show outstanding achievement. Due date may vary.

Jack Miller Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Annual award for students enrolled full-time at Maui Community College and planning to major in travel industry management. Contact the Financial Aid office at Maui Community College for additional information and/or application form. Due date varies.

J.C. Cannon & Laura Y. Cannon Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 28, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Clemson University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Clemson University (SC) full-time, majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism or Forestry. Selection based on academic records and standardized test scores. Number of awards and award amount varies. No separate application is necessary since admissions application and registrar's records will be used.

Isle of Capri Education Fund 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution pursuing studies in the hospitality industry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Ione Berg Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Fox Valley Technical College

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Fox Valley Technical College pursuing studies in Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Contact the college's financial aid office or the Foundation for more information and/or application.

Institution Food House Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$4,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for North Carolina residents who are college juniors enrolled at a four-year postsecondary institution pursuing studies in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. Due date may vary.

IAHI Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students who are member hotel employees to further their education to study Hotel Management or Hospitality-related programs. This scholarship is sponsored by the International Association of Hotel Owners, and is administered by American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation (AH&LEF;). Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

Honorable State Representative Dominic J. Jacobetti Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$5000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Western New Mexico University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending Northern Michigan University College of Technology and Applied Sciences. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary.

Holland America Line-Westours, Inc. Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or travel school pursuing studies in Travel and Tourism. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada. Submit essay, proof of enrollment, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts with application packet.

HLAGKC Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 28, 2013

Amount
$1,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for students who previously won a HLAGKC (Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City) scholarship. Renewals are awarded to full-time college students who demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), work in the hospitality industry, participate in the hotel association, and are members of their college Hospitality Club.

HLAGKC Scholarship for Enrolled College Students

Deadline
March 30, 2013

Amount
$1,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing post-secondary education full-time to seek a career in hotel and motel management. Students must be a member of the College Hospitality Club and demonstrate academic achievement and merit. Selection is based on student's personal merit, academic achievement, financial need and demonstrated interest in the hotel industry. Students may attend the college or university of their choice, however colleges in Missouri will receive additional qualifying points.

HLAGKC Minority Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 28, 2013

Amount
$1,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for minority students who plan to pursue a post-secondary education full-time seeking a career in hotel and motel management. Selection is based on student's personal merit, academic achievement, financial need and demonstrated interest in the hotel industry. Students may attend the college or university of their choice, however colleges in Missouri will receive additional qualifying points.

Healy Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
August 29, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled/accepted in a four-year university who are pursuing a career in the Travel and Tourism industry. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada. Submit essay, proof of enrollment, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts with application packet.

Golden Corral Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$4,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for North Carolina residents who are college juniors enrolled at a four-year postsecondary institution pursuing studies in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. Due date may vary.

George Reinke Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending a school in the U.S. who are pursuing travel agent studies. Applicants must attend classes from January to December, have a 2.5 GPA and be a U.S. citizen living in the United States. Submit essay, proof of enrollment, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts with application packet. Due dates are August 29 and December 12; applicants may only apply once per year.

Gary Ellis Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of Utah

Description
Scholarship for graduate or doctoral students attending the University of Utah full-time, enrolled in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT). Applicants must be planning their thesis or dissertation research for the next academic year. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

Fred Schmid & Richard Flambert Memorial Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
May 14, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for college juniors, seniors or graduate students who are pursuing studies related to Food Service. Selection based on academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), enthusiasm, creativity, and career goals. Applicants must have also completed an internship for a foodservice consulting firm. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable; but recipients may reapply.

Edward Hastings Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$4,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Annual award for a student enrolled full-time at the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and majoring in travel industry management. Contact the Director of Internship & Career Development at 808-956-4887 for more information and/or application. Due date varies.

Ecolab Educational Institute Professional Certification Scholarship Program 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for Hospitality Professionals working at an American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AH&LA;) member property a minimum of 35 hours per week who qualify for the certification program. Scholarship covers the cost of the certification for the following professional designations: Certified Hotel Administrator, Certified Engineering Operations Executive, Certified Lodging Manager, and Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive. Award is based on industry-related work experience, professional, community, and extracurricular activities, personal attributes including career goals, and the responses to the required essay questions. Application for certification must be attached to the scholarship application. Due dates are the first of January, April, July, or October depending upon the quarter in which the courses are attended. Number of awards may vary. Contact the EI of AH&LF; at 800-349-0299 directly for additional information regarding the different certification and correspondence course programs.

Ecolab Academic Scholarship Program 2013 2014

Deadline
June 01, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for full-time students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an U.S., accredited baccalaureate or associate program leading to a degree in Hospitality Management. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1000 for an associate program and $2000 for a baccalaureate program. The applicant's school does not have to be affiliated with AH&LEF.;

Durango Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
April 14, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Fort Lewis College

Description
Scholarship for full-time, continuing, undergraduate students attending Fort Lewis College who are majoring in Business Administration-Tourism & Resort Management. Applicants must have completed 24 credit hours, six of which must have been business courses and be enrolled in BA 330. Number of awards and award amount may vary.

Distinguished Visiting Professor Scholarships 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Johnson & Wales University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Johnson and Wales University majoring in Business or Hospitality. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Consideration given to financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary.

Cottrell Family Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Lynn University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Lynn University who are majoring in Hotel/Restaurant Management. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Due date, number of awards and award may vary. Nonrenewable.

Conrad N. Hilton College Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
February 28, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of Houston-System Administration

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Selection is based on academic achievement, citizenship and work experience. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply.

Connecticut Tourism Industry Scholarship Grants 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Grant

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for Connecticut residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution majoring in Tourism and Travel or Hospitality. Due date may vary.

Community College or Culinary Students Two-Year Programs

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for North Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year postsecondary institution or culinary program in North Carolina pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Tourism. Due date may vary.

Colleges or Universities or Culinary Students in Four-Year Programs 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for North Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year postsecondary institution or culinary program in North Carolina pursuing studies in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Tourism. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable; students may reapply.

Clem Judd, Jr. Memorial Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
July 01, 2012

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for a student that is a Hawaii resident who can prove Hawaiian ancestry. Student must be enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited university/college majoring in hotel management. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Contact the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association after February 1st for additional information and/or application form.

City of Miami Beach Travel & Tourism Scholarship Program 2013 2014

Deadline
April 09, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for residents of the City of Miami Beach, Florida who are enrolled in postsecondary studies leading to a career in the Food and Hospitality Industry. Applicants must be a U.S. resident, citizen or visiting student on a student visa, have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Consideration also given to ethnicity, financial need, community involvement and work experience in the field. Number of awards and award amount may vary.

Choice Hotels Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$4,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Annual award for graduate students majoring in the Travel and Tourism field. Applicants must have financial need and be nominated by the department head at students college/university. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the department head at college/universities with programs in travel and tourism for more information and/or application.

Child of LVHA 2013 2014

Deadline
June 15, 2013

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for children of Las Vegas Hospitality Association members who are undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply.

Bill Fisher Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students who are enrolling full-time in undergraduate hospitality-related degree granting programs at colleges and universities. Participating schools may select recipients based upon the recommendations of faculty members. Contact student's guidance counselor for additional information and/or application. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

ASTA Foundation Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for college sophomore, junior or seniors and masters or doctoral students pursuing studies in travel, tourism or hospitality. Students must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Submit essay, proof of enrollment, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts with application packet. Award amount varies.

Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship Competition

Deadline
March 30, 2013

Amount
$5,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual competition for the most outstanding undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Lodging Management in an AH&LF-affiliated;, four-year program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Each university nominates the one student most qualified accordng to the criteria to compete in the national competition. First place winner receives a $5,000 scholarship; second place winner receives a $3,000 scholarship, and the third place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship. Contact the student's Dean's Office for for nomination consideration; applications are not sent directly to students.

Annual Scholarship Grant Program 2013 2014

Deadline
May 01, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Grant

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing Hospitality Management degrees at U.S. or Canadian two- and four-year colleges and universities who are affiliated with the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AH&LF;). Students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements set by the AHF, but the recipients are chosen by the individual institutions. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Nominations must be received from schools by May 1. Award amounts and number of awards may vary depending upon institution. Contact the Dean's Office for consideration of the nomination. Contact AH&LF; for more information and/or a current list of participating schools.

Andrew Lane Memorial Endowed Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Appalachian State University

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Appalachian State University majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students must have an interest in culinary arts and food service. Consideration given to financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

American Express Travel Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or travel school to pursue studies in Travel and Tourism. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada. Submit essay describing the student's plans in the travel and tourism industry, proof of enrollment in travel and tourism courses, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts. Award amount varies.

American Express Professional Development Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for lodging employees pursuing specific professional certifications, or distance learning courses, through the Educational Institute (EI). Applicant must either be employed themselves for a minimum of 20 hours per week at a AH&LF; member hotel or motel, and have a minimum of 12 months hotel experience, OR be a dependent of a qualifying employee (as previously stated) with the applicant having past employment in some capacity in the hospitality industry. Award is based on industry-related work experience, professional, community, and extracurricular activities, personal attributes including career goals, and responses to the required essay questions. Application for correspondence courses or certifications must be attached to the scholarship application. Due dates are the first of January, April, July, or October depending upon the quarter in which the courses are attended. Award covers the cost of the certification study guide, examination fee, and the certification fee. Number of awards may vary. Contact the EI of AH&LF; (2113 N. High Street, Lansing, MI 48906; Phone: (517) 372-8800 or (800) 390-8399; FAX: (517) 372-5141) directly for more information regarding the different certification and correspondence course programs. Contact AH&LF; for more scholarship information and/or application; application available on-line at www.ahleg.org.

Alfreddy Cook Memorial Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
California State University-San Marcos

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Southern Mississippi who are majoring in Hospitality Management. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Preference given to food service majors from Forrest, Lamar, Perry, Covington, Warren, George, Stone, Jackson, Harrison or Hancock counties. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary.

Alaska Airlines Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university pursuing studies in Travel and Tourism. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a resident, citizen or legal alien of the U.S. or Canada. Submit essay, proof of enrollment in travel and tourism courses, a statement of tuition amount, letter of recommendation from a professor or employer, and academic transcripts.

Alan & Bernice Suitor & Automatic Products International, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Hospitality Business

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Description
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business majoring in Hospitality Business. Priority given to students interested in the automatic merchandising industry. Consideration may be given to academic achievement, leadership skills, employment experience, and/or financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Academy for Tourism Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for college freshmen enrolled full-time at St. Thomas University. Students must have completed the Dade County School Board-sponsored Academy of Tourism program. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Academic Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
April 16, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in Kansas pursuing studies in Food Service, Lodging, and/or Hospitality Management. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet.

Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2012 2013

Deadline
October 12, 2012

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for part- or full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. and its territories (American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) pursuing a Restaurant or Foodservice related career. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one college or university term, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and a minimum of 750 hours of industry-related work experience. Number of awards may vary. Copies of paycheck stubs or letter(s) from employer must be included with application packet.

AAA Five Diamond Hospitality Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$5,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award to honor one of hospitality's exceptional students who attend a AH&LF; 4-year Hospitality Management program. Award is based upon a combination of academic performance, hospitality work experience, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. The award will be rotated annually among the AH&LF;'s hospitality management programs. Student is selected by their school. Contact the Dean's Office for consideration; a list of the participating schools is listed on AH&LF;'s website.

A.M. Hargis Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 28, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for Nebraska residents who are planning to pursue postsecondary education at Central Community College, Lincoln School of Commerce or another technical institution in a Business, Health, or Travel & Tourism course of study. Number of awards and award amount varies.

A.J. Spelman Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
July 31, 2013

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students who are re-entering the job market and are attending a recognized proprietary travel school. Student must be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or Canada, and possess a minimum 2.5 GPA. Submit a cover letter explaining why the student is returning to school, a 500-word essay, proof of enrollment in travel and tourism courses, a statement of tuition amount, and a letter of recommendation from a professor or employer with application packet.

Manning Scholarship for 2013 2014

Deadline
Open

Amount
$5000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Black Hills State University

Description
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Black Hills State University College of Business and Technology majoring in Tourism and Hospitality. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary.